DBSA offers a 4-week Peer Specialist Course that gives students the opportunity to reflect on their own mental health journey and develop specific skills that will help them work effectively with peers.
Our course blends independent study with real-time distance learning and also includes its core 5-day third-week Building the Skills workshop where students will engage in live role-play and dynamic discussions. Coursework includes assigned outside reading, homework assignments, live group discussions, quizzes, and evaluations. Students must be available to attend all real-time group activities, including all 5 days either online or in person, during the third week of Building the Skills sessions.
Facilitated by DBSA instructors, this comprehensive and highly interactive course delivers a solid foundation in recovery principles, peer support intervention skills, and ethical practices. Training incorporates small group coaching sessions and can be used to meet many state certification requirements. Please check with your state’s credentialing board to make sure our course will apply to your state’s credentialing requirements.
Individuals or groups can participate in DBSA’s Peer Specialist Course. Our course is VHA-approved.