Peer Specialist Training
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification training.
Become a Certified Peer Support Specialist With SHARE!
Course Details
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80 hours of training
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Attendance at 20 self-help support groups
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Learn the evidence-based best practices for Peer Services
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Learn the 12 Tools of the SHARE! PeerKit
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Assessment and preparation for the California Peer Certification exam
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​CalMHSA-approved training entity
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$1,600 course fee
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Scholarships available for those working in the public mental health system
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Training Schedule
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Sign up to express your interest here. Due to high demand, there may be a waitlist.
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Agencies/providers: Contact training@shareselfhelp.org to arrange training for your Peers (in-person or online).
Registration
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Sign up to express your interest here. Due to high demand, there may be a waitlist.
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Agencies/providers: Contact training@shareselfhelp.org to arrange training for your Peers (in-person or online).
Scholarships
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must attend 10 self-help support groups by Saturday, March 22, 2025 before the training starts. (Download Peer Scholarship Form Due 3.22.25)
Scholarships for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist training are available through the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI).
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Certification Requirements
To earn the certificate, students must:
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Attend training sessions
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Participate in self-help support groups
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Complete an internship/work experience
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Pass a final assessment
What You'll Learn
Approved by CalMHSA
The 12 Tools of the SHARE! PeerKit
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Preparation for the California Peer Certification exam
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Evidence-based best practices for Peer Services
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Specialization Trainings
Expand Your Expertise With SHARE!
Course Fee: $1,600
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Specializations Offered:
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Parent, Caregiver, Family Member Peer Specialization
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Peer Services for Unhoused
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Peer Services for Justice Involved
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Peer Services in Crisis Care
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​Continuing Education
Registration: Express interest in 2025 Specialization trainings here.
Requirements:
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Certified California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists
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Working in the peer workforce
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What Is A Peer Specialist?
A Peer Support Specialist is an individual with lived experience in recovery from mental health or substance use issues, either personally or as a family member.For job opportunities and salary information, search "peer support specialist" on Indeed.com.
Medi-Cal Certification
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists can provide reimbursable Medi-Cal services. Learn more about the certification here.
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This training does not prepare organizations to bill Medi-Cal. If your organization would like to become a Medi-Cal fee-for-service health care program provider, please refer to the Dept. of Health Care Services https://mcweb.apps.prd.cammis.medi-cal.ca.gov/
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If you are not from California, please check with your local Department of Behavioral Health or Mental Health for trainings which meet your state’s requirements.
Eligibility For Training
Who is eligible for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification training?
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California members of the peer workforce (defined as having lived experience with the process of recovery from mental health issues, substance use, or both, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent or family member of the consumer)
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Those who would like to work in the peer workforce in such roles as Mental Health Peer Advocates, Peer Partners, Peer Specialists, Peer Support, Peer Partner, Art Therapy Peer Specialists, Substance Use Disorder Advocates, Drug Court Mentors, Parent Partners, Forensic Peer Specialists, Peer Employment Specialists, Peer Housing Specialists, Sober Living Specialists, Homeless Outreach, Peer Bridgers, Recovery Coaches, Sober Coaches, Wellness Outreach Workers (WOW), Community Workers, Promotoras as well as other such positions.
Contact Information
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Trainers: Jessica Miller and Luis Canul
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Questions?
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Or call (310) 305-8878 x132 (Open Tuesday - Friday from 12pm to 5pm PST)
This notice was prepared as part of work sponsored by the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) but does not necessarily represent the views of CalMHSA or its staff except to the extent, if any, that it has formally been approved by CalMHSA.