InROC Peer Support ECHO

About Indiana Rural Opioid Consortium Peer Support ECHO

The InROC Peer Support ECHO is open to individuals working in peer support and recovery services across Indiana. Each session will feature a didactic speaker and a de-identified patient case presentation.

This ECHO meets virtually via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET. 

In addition to our regular ECHO sessions, we also host Support Group sessions. These support group sessions are informal, peer-led spaces designed for open dialogue, connection, and shared problem-solving. These optional gatherings provide extra time for participants to engage, ask questions, discuss challenges, and learn from one another in a supportive and relaxed environment.

The Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET via Zoom.

The primary goal of InROC ECHO is to enhance the availability and access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and harm reduction strategies for substance use disorders (SUDs). This initiative aims to build capacity to meet the needs of diverse patients across the state, improve health outcomes, and reduce disparities.

Register for InROC Peer Support ECHO

Contact

For any questions please reach out to program coordinator, Norelimane Bouzar: nbouzar@iu.edu 

Partnership

This ECHO partners with the Indiana Rural Opioid Consortium Medication-Assisted Treatment (InROC-MAT) and LifeSpring Health Systems.

InROC MAT and LifeSpring joint logo

Curriculum

The curriculum of topics we will explore will primarily focus on substance use disorder and mental health at the individual and group levels.

Curriculum topics are subject to change.

DateDidactic Topic
September 11, 2025Support Group
September 19, 2025Beyond the Clinic: Exploring the 8 Dimensions of Whole-Person Wellness
October 3, 2025Caring Beyond Bars: Supporting the Health of Justice-Involved Individuals
October 9, 2025Support Group
October 17, 2025Many Roads to Healing: Exploring Alternative Paths to Recovery
November 7, 2025Opening Doors: Grant & Resource Opportunities for Peer Certification
November 13, 2025Support Group
November 21, 2025Addressing Housing and Employment Barriers for Justice-Involved Individuals
December 5, 2025Peer Support in Action: New Tools, Opportunities, and Resources
December 11, 2025Support Group
December 19, 2025Meeting Clients Where They Are: Strategies for Building Trust and Resilience
January 2, 2026Cancelled in observance of New Year's Holiday
January 8, 2026Support Group
January 16, 2026Bridging the Gap: Caring for People Impacted by Incarceration
February 6, 2026Connecting with Teens: Building Trust and Resilience
February 12, 2026Support Group
February 20, 2026Building Understanding: Collaborating Effectively with Diverse Care Teams
March 6, 2026Marijuana Legalization: What It Means for Youth Health and Development
March 12, 2026Support Group
March 20, 2026Cancelled in observance of Spring Break
April 3, 2026Bodies and Play: How Joy Can Save the World
April 9, 2026Support Group
April 17, 2026Peer Recovery Coach Vs. Recovery Community: Understanding the Roles and Scope of the Work
May 1, 2026Power Dynamics: How We Work in Systems That Have Harmed Us
May 7, 2026Support Group
May 15, 2026Boundaries: How to Keep Promises to Yourself
June 5, 2026Nonviolent Communication: Say Everything You Need to Well
June 11, 2026Support Group
June 19, 2026Cancelled in observance of Juneteenth
July 3, 2026Professional Peer Recovery Group Building: How to Create a Self-Sustaining Community
July 9, 2026Support Group
July 17, 2026Community Cares: How to Access Indiana's Best Community Support
August 7, 2026The Skilled Peer Recovery Coach: Use, Harm Reduction, Sobriety, Detox and More: Diverse Skills to Support Your People
August 13, 2026Support Group
August 21, 2026How to Create a Support Group: Building a Collaborative Group for Peers, Clients, and the Community

 

DateDidactic Topic
9/19/2024Introduction · Survey Results
10/3/2024Welcome · Agreements · What to Expect · Cases How To · Mentometer
10/17/2024Mental Health Diagnosis 101: What, How, Baseline to Crisis
11/7/2024Post-Election Discussion
11/21/2024Guilt, Shame, Stigma: The Cost of Suffering in Silence
12/5/2024When to Call Help: Knowing the Right Time, Right Strategy, and Least Traumatizing Way to Get Care
12/19/2024Mental Health and Substance Use: Individualizing Use and Harm Reduction
1/2/2025Canceled in Observance of Winter Break
1/16/2025Safety Plan Writing: When to Make Them, How to Make Them, and How to Practice Them
2/6/2025Belonging: The Feeling of Healing
2/20/2025Community Recovery: What Community Aid is Possible?
3/6/2025Comprehensive Care for Under-Resourced Participants Part I
3/20/2025Comprehensive Care for Under-Resourced Participants Part II
4/3/2025Class and Poverty
4/17/2025Engaging Carceral Systems Well: Active Bystander Training, Negotiating with Emergency Personnel, and Advocating at Police
5/1/2025Undo Harm and Build Community
5/15/2025Substance Use Facts: Drugs, The Body, and The Brain
6/5/2025Substance Use, Trauma, and Grief
6/19/2025Cancelled for Juneteenth
7/3/2025Unwell to Hell: The Quick Slide from Struggling to Crisis and Hot to Spot It
7/17/2025Trauma Backpack, Coping Skills Audit, and Stress Responses: Knowing Me Means Helping You
8/7/2025Self-Care Protocols
8/21/2025Social Location Wheel: How my Identities Can Create Peer Superpowers

Continuing Education Credits

Each InROC Peer Support ECHO session provides 1.5 CEU’s. CEU’s are Category 1 CEU provided by Indiana State statute 25-1-4-0.2 Sec. 0.2.06.

Hub Team

The hub team will include seasoned experts in peer support services who specialize in substance use disorder, mental & behavioral health, recovery, and harm reduction services, and have lived experiences. 

Health and Human Services Administration Statement

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2,349,984 with 0% percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.