1. History, Culture, and Values of the Peer Movement Panel and Discussion

In the first session, you’ll hear from nine experienced panelists about Texas Peer Support history. Whether this is your first time diving into the roots of Peer Support or you’re simply looking for a refresher— we’re glad to have you here.

  • Mental Health Peer Support in Texas
  • Family Partner Peer Support in Texas
  • Peer Recovery Support in Texas

In the second session, our guest speakers will have a large group discussion with POGA participants about the panel presentation.


See all resources and references.

Carr, S., Heston, N.C., Lopez, M., Mason-Edwards, F., Nichols, M., Pierce, A., Powell, J., Stevens Manser, S., West, D. (2023, December 8). History, culture, and values of the peer movement panel presentation [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa_a6J44_Kc&t=1s  

Carr, S., Heston, N.C., Lopez, M., Mason-Edwards, F., Nichols, M., Pierce, A., Powell, J., Stevens Manser, S., West, D. (2023, December 11). History, culture, and values of the peer movement discussion [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa_a6J44_Kc&t=1s  

Carr, S., Heston, N.C., Lopez, M., Mason-Edwards, F., Nichols, M., Pierce, A., Powell, J., Stevens Manser, S.,  West, D. (2023, December 8). Chronicles of fellowship in the land of the lone star: Texas peer support history [PDF]. https://thepoga.org/peer-recovery-movement/