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FAVOR Piedmont Recovery Training Academy – March 2027 Certified Peer Support Specialist Training –
When:
March 8, 2027 - March 18, 2027
from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This event is not hosted by BHDD.
When
March 8-11 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
March 15-18 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Where
Virtual (Link will be sent to participants before the first session.)
Who Should Attend
People in recovery, who are interested in becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS). Interested individuals must submit an application.
Description
The FAVOR Piedmont Recovery Training Academy provides a 46-hour educational opportunity designed for those individuals interested in actively serving as a CPSS. A CPSS is anyone interested in promoting recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery and serving as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or maintaining recovery. The training will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the purpose and tasks of a CPSS and will explain the various roles associated with a CPSS. The training will also provide participants with tools and resources useful in providing recovery support services.
Objectives
- Learn the roles and functions of a CPSS
- Build skills to enhance relationships
- Discuss co-occurring disorders and medication-assisted recovery
- Describe stages of change and their applications
- Address ethical issues and experience wellness planning
- Practice skills and documentation training
Contact
Jamie Chrisman, jamie.chrisman@favorpiedmont.org
Credit
46 hours for certification as a Peer Support Specialist (if all sessions are attended in their entirety and the certification test is passed)
Cost
$300
Registration Information
This event is not hosted by BHDD.