FAVOR Upstate Certified Peer Support Specialist Training - June 2025

When

Wednesday, June 11 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, June 12 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, June 13 (1:00-4:00 p.m.); Saturday, June 14 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 18 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, June 19 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, June 20 (1:00-4:00 p.m.); Saturday, June 21 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 25 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, June 26 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, June 27 (1:00-4:00 p.m.); Saturday, June 28 (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

1. Learn the roles and functions of a CPSS
2. Build skills to enhance relationships
3. Discuss co-occurring disorders and medication-assisted recovery
4. Describe stages of change and their applications
5. Address ethical issues and experience wellness planning
6. Practice skills and documentation training

Contact

cpss@favorupstate.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

$250

Registration Information

Visit https://favorupstate.org/become-a-specialist/.

Registration Deadline

5:00 p.m. on June 5, 2025