MAT Peer
Spectrum Health and Human Services
Orchard Park, New York
Chris Weber, a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, is a valued member of the MAT Enhancement Team at Spectrum Health and Human Services. The MAT team provides linkage services while conducting community outreach and education around harm reduction and overdose prevention. In the past year, the team has trained more than 700 individuals in the community in overdose reversal and linked 200 people to MAT treatment services. Chris has played a crucial role in his team’s success. Engaging and approachable, it is easy for him to connect with individuals, often succeeding with those who initially decline services. He does outreach to individuals that are scheduled for intake but needs support and linkage prior to their initial session. In addition, Chris has taken an active role in representing Spectrum and the MAT team through media and community events, as well as conferences and other forums for learning and discussion where he shares his professional and lived experiences. Through his dedication, leadership, and advocacy, Chris has become an integral part of Spectrum’s harm reduction initiatives.
Poster 104 - The Power of Connection: Peer Support as an Overdose Defense
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM MDT