South Dakota

Is there a state-endorsed certification process?: 

No

Does the state differentiate between Mental Health Peer Support Specialists and Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?: 

N/A

What are the educational requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?: 

N/A

What are the personal requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?: 

N/A

What are the professional requirements needed to apply for a peer specialist training program?: 

N/A

What are the training requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist?: 

N/A

What is the average cost for CPS training?: 
N/A
Who is responsible for paying for training? (List all): 

N/A

Other potential funding sources.: 

N/A

Is there a state-wide certification test?: 
N/A
What are the personal/professional requirements for certification, if they differ from attending the training?: 

N/A

Is a background check required? If so, is a criminal record a disqualification for certification?: 

N/A

What is the cost of the certification test?: 
N/A
Does the certification test need to be taken regularly to maintain certification?: 

N/A

Aside from any fees for the training or state-wide certification test, are there other certification fees/costs?: 
N/A
Is there a statewide certification body?: 

N/A

Please provide as much information about the certification board/body as possible.: 

N/A

Where can information be found for upcoming peer support trainings?: 

N/A

On average, how often are trainings held in your state?: 
N/A
Training providers (vendors) and their contact information.: 

N/A

What are the continuing education requirements?: 

N/A

Who tracks CEUs?: 
N/A
Is there a certification requirement for CPS Supervisors? If yes, provide details of requirements and relevant information.: 

N/A

Additional specializations available for certified peer specialists:: 

N/A

What are the different acronyms used to distinguish peer supporters and specific peer support specialties?: 

N/A

Are Certified Peer Specialists services Medicaid reimbursable?: 

N/A

How are peer support services paid for by the state? What specific Medicaid waivers are used, if any?: 

N/A

Is digital peer support available? Medicaid reimbursable?: 

N/A

Is there a statewide Peer Specialist organization?: 

Yes

Name of Statewide Peer Specialists Organization: 

The Association of South Dakota Peer Supporters

Peer Specialists Organization Website: 
Peer Specialists Organization Primary Contact: 

Loran Harris lleeharris562012@yahoo.com
605-723-6044

Other relevant/helpful contacts:: 



Are there conferences held in the state specifically for Peer Supporters?: 

N/A

Are there recognition or award opportunities for peer support specialists or Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?: 

N/A

Helpful Websites/ References: 



Additional Info: 

Only information about peer support services in SD were for ""Peer Recovery Support Services"" for substance use.
Person to contact to confirm there isn't a Certified peer specialist program in SD - Loran Harris lleeharris562012@yahoo.com

If there are recent changes to the certification process due to COVID-19, are the changes permanent, temporary or other?: 

N/A