Welcome!
Welcome to your monthly update for Peer Support Professionals (PSPs) in Boulder County and across all four corners of Colorado. Whether you are in an urban center or a rural community, this newsletter is part of the statewide connective tissue building the future of peer-led recovery and wellness.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Refilling the Cup
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to center your voice and well-being Peer support is deeply rewarding but also demanding, as we often use our own lived experience to anchor others. To sustain this workforce, it is vital to have a “brave place” where you can vent, ask questions, and be there for one another.
Remember: We need definitive space away from those we support so we can fulfill our own need and recharge. What helps you refill your cup? We invite you to share your ideas for healing practices or topics that deserve space in our community conversations.
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Prioritize Sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night. Establish a relaxing bedtime routine to wind down and ensure a restful slumber.
Hydration is Key: Our bodies are mostly water, so staying hydrated is crucial for optimal function. Carry a reusable water bottle and sip throughout the day to keep your energy levels up.
Move Your Body: Even moderate exercise can significantly boost your energy. Aim for at least 30 minutes of movement most days of the week. Take a brisk walk outside, try a new fitness class, or dust off your bike for a ride in the spring sunshine!
Featured Event: May PSP BRANCH
Life-Line Colorado: Never Give Up - Never Let Go
PSP BRANCH (Peer Support Professionals Building Relationships and Networking Community Harmony) is more than just a meetup—it’s a movement built by and for professional peers.
Host for May: Life-Line Colorado
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Where: 1240 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
What to Expect: A 90-minute networking session focused on strengthening relationships across the recovery ecosystems. Learn about Life-Line Colorado’s work and engage in open conversations, hands on experiences, resources, and workforce growth.
Scan the QR Code or Click the Link Below to RSVP!
Seats are Limited!
Please use the Eventbrite link to RSVP!
Life-Line Colorado: Never Give Up - Never Let Go
A Little About Our Host:
Life-Line Colorado is a community outreach and support program designed to assist our local at-risk population. We focus on strategic relapse intervention and relapse prevention, withdrawal support, and re-entry programming. Click here to learn more!
Ongoing Support: PSP ECHO
PSP ECHO (Peer Support Professionals Empowering Community Helping Others)
For those seeking a regular, safe space to connect, join PSP ECHO. this meeting is strictly for Peer Support Professionals with boots on the ground—no participants, no supervisors, leadership, or administrators are allowed, ensuring a private space for true peer collaboration. Psychological safety cannot exist under surveillance.
When: Every Friday at 07:30am MST
Format: Virtual on Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 854 5719 4826
Passcode: 125099
Get Involved
Advocates for Recovery Colorado
We are a grassroots, peer-run, peer-led organization dedicated to supporting the peer workforce across the state, from Durango to Boulder to Sterling, and everywhere in between.
Together we are mapping the future of peer-led recovery in Colorado.
More about Dë
Join Me in Building Sustainable Peer Workforce Initiatives!
Dë, CPFS (they/them) is a nationally recognized peer workforce leader, trainer, and speaker known for blending raw lived experience with systems-level strategy to strengthen the professional peer support workforce. As the Peer Networking & Training Coordinator at Advocates for Recovery Colorado, they develop and facilitate trainings, workforce initiatives, and statewide networking spaces designed to elevate Colorado Peer & Family Specialists (CPFS) and other Peer Support Professionals as essential infrastructure within behavioral health systems. Their presentations challenge audiences to move beyond tokenizing lived experience and toward ethical, sustainable integration of peer support into leadership, policy and community care. Equal parts story-weaver, educator, and disruptor, Dë is known for creating spaces that are honest, uncomfortable, deeply human, and impossible to forget.
This newsletter provides a springboard for a stronger and more robust peer workforce! Remember, consistency is key!
YOU matter! By incorporating these tips and tricks into your routine, you can cultivate a vibrant and healthy lifestyle that flourishes throughout the year.
Until next time :)