Storytelling is a training facilitated by UrStorytellers in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS).

Individuals interested in becoming Certified Peer Specialists must first complete the required Storytelling Training.

The Storytelling Training equips individuals with the skills to share their personal challenges in a way that inspires hope and supports others on their recovery journey. Sharing stories challenges stigma and highlights the shared experiences that unite people.

Using a population health approach, this training empowers community members to use their experiences to connect with and support those facing similar struggles. By fostering self-disclosure, it helps reduce stigma, combat isolation, build stronger connections, and link individuals to valuable community resources and DBHIDS services.