Project Amp is an extended brief mentorship intervention that harnesses the power of young adult peer
mentors to deliver a youth-focused, strengths-based, and non-punitive substance use prevention and
wellness resource. This approach pairs adolescents with trained young adult peer mentors, who have
lived experience of recovery and resiliency from mental health, substance use, trauma, or related
challenges.
This training is designed for youth peers who are intending to deliver Project Amp in their school
or community. If you would like to hear more about the implementation and funding of Project
Amp prior to signing up for a training, please email us at @email.
The Project Amp training includes a virtual training of 15 hours of learning across three days. Topics include:
• The Project Amp model and implementation
• Trauma-informed care, healing-centered engagement, person-centered mentoring, and positive youth development
• Mindfulness for adolescents
• Motivational Interviewing for youth
• Recognizing bias, cultural humility, and restorative justice
• Talking about your own experiences of recovery and resiliency
• Breaking down stigma in school communities
• Case studies: practicing Project Amp and real-life scenarios with experienced Project Amp mentors
