FAVOR Upstate Certified Peer Support Specialist Training - December 2025
December 3 @ 5:00 pm - December 20 @ 3:00 pm
When
Wednesday, December 3 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, December 4 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, December 5 (1:00-4:00 p.m.); Saturday, December 6 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, December 10 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, December 11 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, December 12 (1:00-4:00 p.m.); Saturday, December 13 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, December 17 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, December 18 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, December 19 (1:00-4:00 p.m.); Saturday, December 20 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Where
Online (Zoom)
Who Should Attend
People in recovery who are interested in becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS). Interested individuals must submit application for initial screening.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.
Description
The FAVOR Upstate CPSS 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
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
$250
Registration Information
Visit https://favorupstate.org/become-a-specialist/.
Registration Deadline
5:00 p.m. on November 26, 2025
This event is not hosted by DAODAS.
