Free SHARE! Advanced Peer Specialist Training
➡️➡️➡️ To express your interest in 2022 trainings, click here (for people in the peer workforce, or those volunteering at least 15 hours as a Peer only). https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/g9Y7cXS/Training
Sign up now to express your interest in the 10-week SHARE! Peer Toolkit, which will be offered online and in-person. There may be a waitlist due to high demand. The training includes pre- and post-evaluation surveys by the participant and their supervisor.
Those who meet the criteria will be invited to register for the training which will be offered later this year–dates to be determined.
Requirements:
- 80 hours of training online or in person, attendance at 20 self-help support groups
- Learn the evidence-based best practices for Peer Services
- You and your supervisor complete pre- and post-training evaluations
If you are not from California, please check with your local Dept. of Mental Health for peer trainings in your state. Each state has different requirements for peer training.
Who is eligible?
- California members of the peer workforce (defined as having lived experience with the process of recovery from mental health issues, substance use, or both, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent or family member of the consumer).
- Volunteers in the peer workforce are also eligible if they are volunteering at least 15 hours a week.
- Eligible roles include Mental Health Peer Advocates, Peer Partners, Peer Specialists, Peer Support, Substance Use Disorder Advocates, Drug Court Mentors, Parent Partners, Forensic Peer Specialists, Peer Employment Specialists, Peer Housing Specialists, Sober Living Specialists, Homeless Outreach, Peer Bridgers, Recovery Coaches, Wellness Outreach Workers (WOW), Community Workers, Promotoras as well as other such positions.
Contacts
Libby Hartigan
To earn certificate, students must attend training sessions, attend self-help support groups and pass a final assessment.
Questions? E-mail training@shareselfhelp.org or call (310) 305-8878
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