Step One

Frist determine if you qualify to become a Peer Specialist. Complete the attestation for becoming a Peer Specialist. This can be found Here Then print this Atassattion, download, sign and date and save to your file.

It is worthy to note, someone who is justice involved may be barred to become a Certified Peer Specialist. Please check out this link, if you are justice involved.

Step Two

Take and pass  the  three day CORE Training. The CORE is the training all Peer Specialists must take as they are the basic skills needed

Step Three

Then take and pass the 5 day  MHPS Training. This refers specifically to our field of mental health. If you relate more to Substance use, you may consider taking the RSPS Training. We can give you a referral for that training

Step  Four

To apply for the certification you need:

• Fingerprints done at Identogo for the Full FBI check for Personal  uses.
• Apply online at TCB website  – certification tab – certification applications - scroll to the correct application you need.
• Click on the application that says online initial application which  prompts you to create a Certemy portal.
• Upload your transcripts or GED.
• Uloid the documents from steps 1-3.
• Read and assist to the Ethics.
• submit payment

Step Five

After becoming Certified, your are only certified for six months. During those six months you are to be supervised  as you put in 250 hours of direct, face to face work with individuals or in groups. You must keep a log of your direct time and during your supervision, have the supervisor sign off on your hours.

Your organization can bill for your hours while you are getting your 250 Hours

Step Six

If you don't get your 250 hours in tin the first six months, you can request an additional six months to accomplish tis.

Step Seven

Turn in your form indicating the number of supervised hours you have with your Supervisor signing off on these hours.

You will be fully certified for two year.

Step Eight

Frist determine if you qOnce you are fully certified, you will need to continue your ongoing development. You must get 17 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU')  and 3 ho urs of Ethics CEUs. You would obtain a current  background check , and provide the assurances you have done this (would need to provide coies if requested) and pay the fee for another two yeaers.

To Register  Click on the training event in the calendar

Anna  H. Gray

Anna H. Gray, M.Ed., Mental Health Peer Specialists and National Certified Peer Specialist, has worked in the mental health field for 35 years as a houseparent, crisis intervention team captain, emergency room psychiatric assessor, psychotherapist, advocate, Peer Support Specialist, Peer Support Specialist trainer and Peer Support Specialists Supervisor. Most importantly, she uses her ongoing recovery from lived experience of mental health concerns to impact service systems and policy. She is the co-founder of Prosumers International and serves as Executive Director. Prosumers International is a peer run, peer driven service provider dedicated to supporting people in their recovery journey. Prosumers are proactive in their recovery and provide back to their community. She currently co-owns PRO International, a consulting organization that specializes in integrating mental health recovery and peer programs. PRO International also provides training, coaching and professional development services for peers, especially with the flagship program Focus for Life. Gray currently serves on the Texas Behavioral Health Advisory Committee and several sub-committees, and she serves on the Texas Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services. She represents the voice of lived experience on the PAIMI Council for Disability Rights Texas and served on the Board of the World Federation for Mental Health. Recovering, resilient and thriving, Anna stands for all people to have full lives.