Get certified as a Peer Support Specialist!

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification training

In person at SHARE! Culver City

April 19 to June 15, 2024

Make something of your life

Through your lived experiences, support others with mental health and substance use issues

Improve outcomes for the people through evidence-based practices

Master ways of resolving conflict and strengthening relationships based on caring and equality

Scholarships available for Californians only

Learn from SHARE!, training the peer workforce since 2016

CalMHSA-approved training entity

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In person at SHARE! Culver City, starting April 19

Five weekends on April 19 & 20, May 3 & 4, 17 & 18, 31 and June 1, 14 & 15, 2024. The training will take place on Fridays 11 am to 5:30 pm; on Saturdays 9 am to 3:30 pm.

The program requires 80 hours of training, attendance at 20 self-help support group meetings, and assignments to earn the certificate. If you are not in the peer workforce, you also will need to complete an internship.

The course includes:

Professional Responsibilities
Self-care, Wellness and Resiliency
Roots of the Peer Movement
Cultural Humility
Support others in reaching their goals
Motivational Interviewing
Recovery Planning
Self-help Support Groups and Social Support
Recovery from Substance Use, Mental Health and Co-occurring Issues
SHARE! PeerKit for Healthy Relationships
Trauma-informed Care
Conflict De-escalation and Resolution
Crisis Planning and Prevention

This training program is made possible with the support of HCAI.

Questions? Contact training@shareselfhelp.org

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CLICK HERE for more info about Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification from the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA).

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