WonderousWays - Coaching, Training and Consultation

06/18/2026

We're growing and looking for compassionate individuals to join the Strength In Peers team!

We are currently hiring for two positions:

🔹 Program Coordinator/Case Manager (Full-Time) – Mom 2 Mom Finding Wellness & Recovery Together Program
Help coordinate services, provide outreach and education, connect participants to resources, and support women who are pregnant, nursing, or of childbearing age and experiencing substance use challenges.

🔹 Respite Care Specialist (Part-Time) – Medical Respite Program
Provide support to guests recovering after hospitalization, help connect individuals to resources, assist with wellness and recovery goals, and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment.

If you are passionate about recovery, wellness, community support, and helping others thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 View complete position descriptions and application instructions at:
StrengthInPeers.org/employment

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05/27/2026

Unlock your potential this summer with a discounted Virginia DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist Virtual Training, starting July 6. Apply now for this transformative 72-hour course.

05/22/2026

Learn how to apply trauma-informed principles in peer services while maintaining your own health and wellness.

05/15/2026

How do your activate your resilience while being a peer recovery specialist? How can you walk with a fellow peer and support them in recognizing their own resiliency and how it can be activated when the journey is hard? Join us in this workshop to learn more and to share your insights and experiences.

Learn how to apply trauma-informed principles in peer services while maintaining your own health and wellness.

05/01/2026

I hope you can join us!

Learn how to apply trauma-informed principles in peer services while maintaining your own health and wellness.

04/28/2026

Veterans S.A.V.E training
MAY 19, 2026 10AM -12PM

Here is the link to register
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04/13/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of getting help is simply knowing where to start. When you or someone you love is navigating a mental health challenge, substance use recovery, or developmental disability needs, the process can feel overwhelming. You might be asking, ""Where do I even go?"" Please know you don't have to figure it out alone.

Our local Community Services Boards (CSBs) are specifically here to catch you when you need support. From counseling and family support to 24/7 crisis resources, there is a dedicated center in your community ready to help you take that next step. Find the location nearest you and see what resources are waiting: https://region-five.org/csb-locations/

If you’re struggling right now, please know that hope is here. You are not alone. 💙

04/13/2026

Ready to turn your lived experience into purpose?

Strength In Peers is now accepting applications for the next Lion’s PRIDE (Peer Recovery Internship for Development & Empowerment) cohort. 🦁✨🦁

We’re selecting 8 interns to begin their journey toward becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) starting June 22, 2026.

Through this hands-on internship, you’ll:
✔ Complete 500 supervised hours toward CPRS certification
✔ Gain real-world field experience across our programs
✔ Receive fully funded trainings tailored to your learning goals
✔ Receive a $6,000 educational stipend disbursed biweekly over the six-month program

This is a 6-month commitment (20 hours/week, Monday–Thursday, 9 AM – 2 PM) designed to build confidence, skills, and a pathway into the peer recovery workforce.

Please note:
✔ Completion of the 72-hour DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist training is required prior to the June 22 start date
✔ Find upcoming PRS trainings at www.vaprs.org
✔ Learn more about becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist at https://www.vacertboard.org/cprs

If you’re ready to grow, give back, and build a career in peer support—we encourage you to apply.

Apply here: https://strengthinpeers.bamboohr.com/careers

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04/10/2026

If you or someone you know is seeking to become trained as a Peer Recovery Specialist or Family/Parent Support Partner to work in this ever-growing profession, start your journey here! I am incredibly passionate about providing all of the participants with an exceptional training that will set them up for ongoing success in the peer support field. It's a life changing opportunity to give back, to walk beside, and to learn and grow through the process. $75 off $500 for self-pay or peer-run organizations.

03/25/2026

Virginia Tech Carillion School of Medicine student shares addiction research! Every bit helps!

A Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student is studying transcranial magnetic stimulation as a potential treatment for methamphetamine addiction, earning a Letter of Distinction at the school's Student Research Symposium. .