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North Carolina's Peer Support Specialist Program

An initiative of the NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services

Who are Peer Support Specialists?

Peer Support Specialists are people living in recovery with mental illness and / or substance abuse and who provide support to others who can benefit from their lived experiences.

North Carolina understands the value of peers working with peers in mental health and substance abuse services. State and local programs have been working to increase opportunities for Peer Specialists. As part of this effort, the State has set up this Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.

pdf Click here to view the code of ethics for Peer Support Specialist (PDF)

 

As of 10/13/2010 there are 121 Certified Peer Support Specialists in North Carolina.
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What is the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program?

People in recovery who are interested in helping others with their recovery may become Certified Peer Support Specialists by completing an application process and completing training. There are personal requirements too:

  • Be a current or former consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services.
  • Have a minimum of one year demonstrated recovery immediately before applying for certification.

As part of the application, the person will turn in:

  • The completed application form.
  • A brief job history and statement of employment goals now.
  • Two completed Personal Reference forms.
  • A certificate showing successful completion of 40 hours of state approved Peer Support Specialist training. Approved Training List
  • Certificate(s) of successful completion of 20 hours of training. (Training in WRAP, person-centered thinking, crisis response or other training that will help the peer specialist understand the job and be successful with peers.)

Find complete information about the certification application process.