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Mental Health Certified Peer Support Specialist (MH-CPSS)
Certified Peer Support Specialists are members of teams that help individuals with mental health challenges. They have their own experience of mental health challenges and that forms the basis of their work. They are known for their abilities to connect and empathize, for their talents with de-escalating crisis situations, for their intimate knowledge of recovery pathways, and for being a positive example.
As of right now, this certification is only available to those working in certain behavioral health facilities. To see if your facility is offering this track and if you are eligible, consult your supervisor.
Please check back later this year to see if this track has been opened up to the public!
Rapid Response Certified Peer Support Specialist (RR-CPSS)
Rapid Response Certified Peer Support Specialists are members of interdisciplinary teams that help individuals with mental health challenges in times of crisis. They have their own experience of mental health challenges and that forms the basis of their work. They play an advocacy role, provide transportation, promote self-care, illness self-management, and wellness and recovery.
As of right now, this certification is only available to those working in certain behavioral health facilities. To see if your facility is offering this track and if you are eligible, consult your supervisor.
Please check back later this year to see if this track has been opened up to the public!
Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW)
The CRSS credential is for people who work side-by-side with clinical staff to provide recovery support services to individuals with substance use conditions.
Youth Peer Support Specialist (Youth CPSS)
Youth Peer Support Specialists connect with peers in their community in a mutual relationship of shared empathy and demonstrated resiliency. They provide the additional support, validation, and encouragement necessary for youth to effectively engage with their support systems during the transition to adulthood.
Your Story.
Your Work.
Every journey in recovery is different. Every journey shows that change is possible, connection is essential, and stories have power.
