Brian Nielson
CPSS Trainer, USU Health Extension - Salt Lake and Tooele Counties
President, Utah Association of Peer Support Specialists (UAPSS)
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Biography
Living with schizophrenia and substance use disorder is only the beginning of a journey that led Brian to where he is today. Brian is the lead trainer for the USU-CPSS training program and Board President of Utah Association of Peer Support Specialists. His passion is guiding, providing, and advancing CPSS Services here in Utah. Brian’s presentation will explore all aspect of CPSS services. Attendees will leave with the ability to navigate the states website, assist peers in the application process, find or create training opportunities, and assist in creating more CPSS possibilities.