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Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) are highly trained individuals with lived experience who can help you with your mental health and substance use recovery.

This course includes content and standards that are promoted by N.A.P.S. (formerly INAOPS), the National Association of Peer Supporters, and may be accepted by State Certification Boards that …

Important note: While becoming a certified peer specialist is the most common pathway to professional peer support roles, there are also opportunities to provide peer support through volunteer positions …

The CPSS is the required credential in the state of South Carolina to offer Peer Support services at treatment facilities. The CPRS credential is only required for those looking to do reciprocity to a …

Dec 15, 2025 · Learning how to obtain a peer support specialist certification can help you determine if the process is right for your career path. In this article, we review what a peer support specialist …

Earn your Peer Support Certification with S.T.A.R. Our comprehensive program equips you with the skills to provide empathetic and effective support to others. Join a community dedicated to making a …

The purpose of the experiential-based National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist Credential is to standardize the knowledge and competency of peer support to individuals with substance use and …

The National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) is an advanced credential focused on the knowledge and skills peer specialists need when supporting others to achieve and maintain recovery from a mental …

Let NC-H.O.P.E. prepare you to become a certified peer support specialist! Do you want to help people? Would you like a rewarding career? Can you inspire others with your life experiences? Do you need …