Certification Training
for Peer Specialists and their Supervisors
Upcoming Texas State Certification Trainings
Scholarships may not be available for every training.
Entrenamiento Core para
Virtual
La Capacitación Básica (CORE) es el primer paso obligatorio para cualquier persona en Texas que desee obtener la certificación como Especialista en Apoyo entre Pares. Este curso de 3 días establece las bases del apoyo entre pares mediante los principios de recuperación, las habilidades de comunicación, los valores y la ética.
Número de días: 3
Costo: Gratis
Horas: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Fecha:
9 al 11 de noviembre
Core Training is the required first step for anyone in Texas seeking certification as a Peer Specialist. This 3-day course builds the foundation of peer support through recovery principles, communication skills, values, and ethics.
Number of Days: 3
Cost: $250
Time 8:30 am -
5 pm CST
January 5th - 7th, 2027
Capacitación para la Certificación como Especialista en Apoyo entre Pares en Salud Mental (MHPS)
Curso Virtual
Después de completar la Capacitación Básica (CORE), la capacitación de 5 días para Especialistas en Apoyo entre Pares en Salud Mental (MHPS) te prepara para utilizar tu experiencia vivida para apoyar a otras personas que enfrentan desafíos de salud mental. Esta capacitación es obligatoria para obtener la certificación como Especialista en Apoyo entre Pares en Salud Mental en Texas.
Número de días:5
Costo: Gratis
Horas: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Fecha:
del 14 al 16 de diciembre, 2026
MHPS Certificate Training
Virtual Course
After completing Core, the 5-day MHPS Training prepares you to use your lived experience to support others facing mental health challenges. This training is required to become a Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist in Texas.
Number of Days: 5
Cost: $650
Time 8:30 AM -
5:00 PM CST
February 1st - 5th, 2027
Peer Supervisor Training PSS
Virtual Course
The 2-day PSS Training is required in Texas for anyone supervising Certified Peer Specialists. It equips supervisors to mentor and guide peers while upholding recovery values, ethics, and professional standards.
Number of Days: 2
Cost $250
Time 8:30 am -
5 pm CST
Dates: December 7th and 8th, 2026
Initial Certification Requirement for Peer Specialists
All newly certified Peer Specialists are required to complete 250 hours of face-to-face peer support services as part of their certification process. These hours must be completed under the supervision of a qualified Peer Specialist Supervisor (PSS) to ensure quality support and adherence to best practices.
If you are interested in completing your supervision hours with Prosumers, please click the link below to submit a request: