FAVOR Lowcountry Certified Peer Support Specialist Training - August 2025
August 9, 2025 @ 8:30 am - August 27, 2025 @ 9:00 pm
When
Saturday, August 9 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, August 12 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, August 13 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, August 16 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, August 19 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, August 20 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, August 23 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, August 26 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, August 27 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Where
HYBRID:
In-Person - August 9, 16 & 23 (FAVOR Lowcountry, 3030 Ashley Town Center Drive, Suite 202B, Charleston, SC 29414)
Zoom - August 12-13, 19-20 & 26-27
Who Should Attend
People in recovery who are interested in becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS). Interested individuals must submit an application.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 16 PARTICIPANTS
Description
The FAVOR Lowcountry Certified Peer Support Training 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
Asa Langston, FAVOR Lowcountry Program Director, asa@favorlowcountry.com
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 (Interested applicants may inquire about scholarships.)
Registration Information
Contact James McKeachie, FAVOR Lowcountry Operations Manager, at james@favorlowcountry.com to request an application.
This event is not hosted by DAODAS.
