Maryland Peer Advisory Council (MPAC)
ABOUT
This program helps people in recovery and their families with support and learning.
Phone
(443) 438-7569 voice(410) 357-1103 voice
Location
2233 Orleans StreetBaltimore, MD 21231
Services
- Advocacy & Leadership Program
- Peer to Peer Support Group
- 3C Recovery Support Training
- Overdose Response
- IC & RC Approved Testing Site
Website
www.marylandpeeradvisorycouncil.org/
admin@mpacmd.org
General Information
MPAC helps people in recovery and their families through support, training, and education. They teach peers how to help others and work to make recovery programs better and more fair. Help is available in person or online. Click here to see services and resources. For more info, call 410-357-1103 or email admin@mpacmd.org.
Services
Advocacy & Leadership Program
About
This program teaches people how to learn, speak up, and lead in recovery. It is for anyone in recovery, their families, friends, and people who want to help. It also trains Peer Recovery Coaches and gives classes approved by the state of Maryland.
Service Categories
Peer to Peer Support Group
About
Peer-to-Peer Support Groups are made for people who work in peer support. These groups give you a safe and private place to talk. You can share your experiences, support each other, and learn ways to take care of your own health.
Click here to access the meeting.
Meetings are every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting ID:961 2561 7463
Passcode: MPAC
Regular Schedule
3C Recovery Support Training
About
Training
Light of Truth Center runs the 3C Recovery Support Training Institute.
This training center focuses on teaching people how to support others in recovery. 3C is approved by the Maryland board that certifies addiction and behavioral health workers.
You can learn more by visiting their website.
Service Categories
Overdose Response
About
We are an authorized provider for the Maryland Center of Harm Reduction Services Overdose Response Program. We provide training on how to respond in event of a medical overdose emergency.
Attendees of the training will receive information and resources in reference to: 1) Recognize the warning, symptoms and signs of opioid overdose 2) Training on responding to an opioid overdose 3) The proper use and administration of naloxone 4) Proper rescue breathing technique 5) The importance of contacting emergency medical services 6) The care of an individual after the administration of naloxone 7) Information in reference to the Good Samaritan Law.
How to Apply:
For training, contact Maryland Peer Advisory Council (MPAC) at mpacalp@gmail.com.IC & RC Approved Testing Site
About
MPAC and the Light of Truth Center now offer a testing site for people who want to become Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) in Maryland.
You can take the test at: Light of Truth Center – Training Restoration Center 2233 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21231