A peer specialist is an individual with lived recovery experience who has been trained and certified to help their peers gain hope and move forward in their own recovery. As someone who has traveled a similar path, a peer specialist fosters hope and serves as a valuable role model for those who are walking the road to wellness. DBSA’s four-week course can give you the skills you need to become a certified peer specialist.

2024 Public Course Schedule

  • Winter: February 5 to March 1, 2024
  • Spring: April 1 to April 24, 2024
  • Summer:
    • June 3 to June 28, 2024
    • August 5 to August 30, 2024
  • Fall: October 7 to November 1, 2024

Course Components

Independent Learning Weeks 1, 2, and 4 (about 13 hours)
Assignments to be completed based on students’ individual schedules

Remote Group Learning Weeks 2 & 4 via Zoom
Calls for Weeks 2 & 4 are typically Tues and Thurs during CT afternoon hours

Third Week Virtual or In-Person Workshop is from Monday through Friday 
From 9 AM to 5 PM CST

Who Can Participate?

Individuals age 18 or older with personal lived experience in recovery from a mental health, trauma, or substance use condition who wish to use this experience to assist others. Those willing to publicly identify as a person in recovery.

Fees

  • Veterans & Non-Veterans: $1,500 per Attendee
  • Non-refundable processing fee required at the time of submitting the application: $75
  • Eligible Veterans and family members can apply to use VHA Chapter 31 benefits to cover the expenses involved in receiving a certificate of course completion. We recommend you contact your local VHA facility to learn more.

Please Note:

  • The registration and enrollment process is on a first-come, first-served basis, and in order we receive full course tuition payments.
  • Upon acceptance into the program, the $75 processing fee will be applied toward the $1,500 tuition.
  • If the accepted candidate cancels participation in the four-week training, they will forfeit the $75 fee.
  • Registration fee includes course fee, all course materials, and testing.

Questions? View some frequently asked questions or contact Training@DBSAlliance.org or Lgoduco@DBSAlliance.org.

Apply now by clicking the link below: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/62847a9ca5844f0ca2ffbdd3cfb24c28

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