Peer Support Specialist Training
DCRC is committed to uphold the highest standards in training capabilities through decades of combined experience for those who choose us for the Peer Support Specialist Training (PSST). The Peer Support Specialist Training is a program that prepares participants to become Peer Support Specialist in the Mental Health field. The program is designed for those who are 18 years or older and self-identify as having lived experience with the process of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent or family member of the consumer. The training is in compliance with Senate Bill 803 (SB 803), authored by California State Senator Jim Beall sets a standard of Seventeen Core Competencies which are instructed throughout the training.
Program requirements and eligibility:
– 18 years or older and have a High School Diploma or GED
– Identifies as a Peer in Recovery as having lived experience with the process of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent or family member of the consumer.
– Have basic Digital Literary Skills and have a working Laptop or Tablet
– US Veterans are welcomed to apply
– Commit and participate fully in all activities of the 80 hours of training
– Upon completion of the Training 80 hours a Letter of Completion will be rewarded.
– An additional 80 hours of Internship Training at non-profit agency is required in compliance with program guides, a Certificate of Completion upon completion will be awarded.
Funding is available to cover the cost for those that are accepted into the program.