Become a Peer Support Specialist!

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Course Details
80 hours of training
Attendance at 20 self-help support groups
Learn the evidence-based best practices for Peer Services
Learn the 12 Tools of the SHARE! PeerKit
Assessment and preparation for The Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification exam
​CalMHSA-approved training entity
$1,600 course fee
Scholarships available for those who complete a prerequisite
(see scholarship information below)

Scholarships
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must attend 10 self-help support groups by Saturday, June 13, 2026 before the training starts.  (Download Peer Scholarship Form Due 6.13.26)
Scholarships for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist training are available through the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI).




 

Become a Peer Support Specialist!