Mental Health and Substance Use Staff Peer Network

The Mental Health and Substance Use Staff Peer Network is available to access via Microsoft Teams.

It’s open to those who are taking a lead role in implementing local protocols across mental health and substance use services. This includes people in roles such as:

  • integration leads
  • team leads and service managers
  • clinicians involved in developing interface guidance or delivering services

Join the Mental Health and Substance Use Staff Peer Network.


Mental Health and Substance Use Staff Peer Network aims

  • Build knowledge and accelerate improved outcomes.
  • Connect with people to share learning, successes and challenges.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use needs within the health and social care system.

Mental Health and Substance Use Staff Peer Network workshops

We host regular workshops to explore topics of interest to you and your work. We also provide a smaller space to discuss learning session topics further with colleagues. This allows for the sharing of reflections, ideas and experiences.

Summary reports from our recent workshops can be found below:

  • Workshop one summary report – 3 June 2025.
  • Workshop two summary report – 26 August 2025.

Resources and learning event materials will also be shared in the Microsoft Teams channel.