Peer Support Specialists have their own story of behavioral health recovery and utilize their lived experience to help the people they serve and promote recovery-oriented environments. A Peer Support Specialist works with individuals during their recovery journey, sharing skills, coaching, and providing support.
SB&H PSST program is a 64 hour AHCCCS approved Peer Support Specialist training that provides the certification that is needed to become a Peer Support Specialist.
In this training, participants will learn about the role of the peer support worker which includes engaging in a wide variety of activities, including advocacy, linkage to resources, sharing of experience, community and relationship building, group facilitation, skill building, mentoring, goal setting, and more.
Details
Virtual or In Person | 64 Hours
Behavioral Health Technicians, Paraprofessionals, Professionals, & Private Pay Members $979. The training is covered by AHCCCS for members.
Dates/Times
All sessions must be attended to receive a certificate
Training begins January 29th and is every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until Graduation on March 5th.
Orientation is on January 23rd, 2025 from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
All sessions are 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
January 28th
January 29th
January 30th
February 4th
February 5th
February 6th
February 11th
February 12th
February 13th
February 18th
February 19th
February 20th
February 25th
February 26th
February 27th
March 4th
March 5th (Graduation)
Location
4420 S. 32nd Street Phoenix AZ 85040
If you are interested in becoming a Peer Support Specialist and have questions or you are an AHCCCS member and want to register, please reach out to Prevention at:
Training Objectives
- Demonstrate understanding of skills used to support people recovering from mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and other challenging life experiences
- Explain and demonstrate use of cultural competency skills, conflict resolution skills, and job preparation skills
- Demonstrate understanding of Peer Support Specialist ethics and boundaries
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