Peer Specialist Database

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	Are certification trainings offered in-person, online, or hybrid?
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This section was developed [in part] under grant number 1H79SM082653-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.

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Additional Info*
Additional specializations available for certified peer specialists:
Are certification trainings offered in-person, online, or hybrid?
Are Certified Peer Specialists services Medicaid reimbursable?
Are there any potential Barriers to certification and post certification employment?
Are there conferences held in the state specifically for Peer Supporters?
Are there recognition or award opportunities for peer support specialists or Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?
Aside from any fees for the training or state-wide certification test, are there other certification fees/costs?
Currently Known Issues (date found)
Does the certification test need to be taken regularly to maintain certification?
Does the state differentiate between Mental Health Peer Support Specialists and Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?
Helpful Websites/ References*
How are peer support services paid for by the state? What specific Medicaid waivers are used, if any?
How does the state/certification body approve Peer support training vendors?
If there are recent changes to the certification process due to COVID-19, are the changes permanent, temporary or other?
Is a background check required? If so, is a criminal record a disqualification for certification?
Is digital peer support available? Medicaid reimbursable?
Is the Certification curriculum peer-led and/or peer developed?
Is there a certification requirement for CPS Supervisors? If yes, provide details of requirements and relevant information.
Is there a recent count of the # of Peer Specialists in this state? What is the count, and the day this count was captured?
Is there a state-endorsed certification process?
Is there a state-wide certification test?
Is there a statewide certification body?
Is there a statewide Peer Specialist organization?
Name of Statewide Peer Specialists Organization*
On average, how often are trainings held in your state?
Other potential funding sources.
Other relevant/helpful contacts:*
Peer Specialists Organization Primary Contact*
Peer Specialists Organization Website*
Please provide as much information about the certification board/body as possible.
Training providers (vendors) and their contact information.
What are the continuing education requirements?
What are the different acronyms used to distinguish peer supporters and specific peer support specialties?
What are the educational requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?
What are the personal requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?
What are the personal/professional requirements for certification, if they differ from attending the training?
What are the professional requirements needed to apply for a peer specialist training program?
What are the training requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist?
What is the average cost for CPS training?
What is the cost of the certification test?
Where can information be found for upcoming peer support trainings?
Who is responsible for paying for training? (List all)
Who tracks CEUs?