FAVOR Upstate Certified Peer Support Specialist Training - March 2025
March 12 @ 5:00 pm - March 29 @ 3:00 pm
When
Wednesday, March 12 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, March 13 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, March 14 (1:00-4:00 p.m.); Saturday, March 15 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 19 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, March 20 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, March 21 (1:00-4:00 p.m.); Saturday, March 22 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 26 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Thursday, March 27 (5:00-8:00 p.m.); Friday, March 28 (1:00-4:00 p.m.); Saturday, March 29 (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
Terah Sheppard, FAVOR Upstate Project Coordinator, terah@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 March 6, 2025
This event is not hosted by DAODAS.
