ABOUT WASHINGTON SPEAKS
A new collaborative sharing recovery stories
WA SPEAKS (Statewide Peer Engagement and Advocacy Keynote Speakers) is a collaborative dedicated to sharing recovery stories. We are a cadre of speakers that want to share our hope and resilience with the community in an attempt to shatter the stigma surrounding behavioral health stressors and spread the word that people can and do recover.
We offer trainings to practice sharing our message with others, and we provide additional opportunities for seasoned speakers that want to hone their message and/or broaden their reach. After completing a WA SPEAKS training we will provide you with a certificate of completion and support you in finding and/or a sharing your message. After your speaking engagement is complete we will also offer you a stipend for lending your experience and hope to our community.
Speaker Highlight
Meet Jennifer Personius
Meet Jennifer, a dedicated Systems of Care Administrator at the Department of Children, Youth, & Families. With expertise in program development and equity advocacy, Jennifer is committed to serving vulnerable communities. As a single mom to five children and a cat enthusiast, she values family and compassion. Jennifer's journey of resilience and personal growth, spanning over two years, fuels her dedication to creating positive change. Get to know Jennifer and her passion for making a difference in her community.
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Which training date works for you?
Please sign-up to attend a WA SPEAKS training if you’re interested in sharing your lived experience recovering from external stressors like mental health challenges, substance use challenges, and post-traumatic stress disorder with others.
Take a look at our calendar below to see if there’s a training that works for you. If not please email allwellconsulting@gmail.com to suggest another training date/time.
Do you need a speaker for your event?
Are you interested in acquiring a trained speaker for your event? WA SPEAKS takes pride in offering inspiring speakers that use hope-filled stories to impact your audience. Speakers are expected to use recovery and strength-based language while sharing on the topic of your choice.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Training Participant
It's been a great experience. I learned how to tell my story.
Host Organization
WA SPEAKS provided an
excellent speaker who
spoke about how to best tell
your story for impact and
self-determination in peer
support. It was amazing! I
highly recommend them!
Training Participant
It is a safe space and Abbey has created a space where she is an example of genuine, natural, communication and she is super relatable.
WA SPEAKS minis
Welcome to WA SPEAKS Minis – a dynamic extension of the Washington Peer Network! Engage in thought-provoking discussions every Monday from April 8th to May 27th, 2024, 12:30-1:30 PM. Explore topics you're passionate about, master the art of effective outlines, and harness the strength of recovery-based language. Designed for WA SPEAKS alumni seeking additional practice and support.
Ready to elevate your voice? Sign up now
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