Since 2010, the Peer Specialist Mental Health Certificate Program has supported over 500+ students and thousands of participants in enriching their skills as counselors, case managers, outreach workers, advocates, and other peer provider roles.
As individuals who have personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges, peers offer a valuable resource to the behavioral health system. The Program consists of three training opportunities to help peers develop their practices.
The Entry Course prepares participants for entry-level peer provider roles through experiential trainings that touch on all core competencies for peer-based work. Most participants are new to peer work or early in their careers. Some peers who have already been working in the field but have not had much formal training may find the course improves their skills as well.
The Advanced Course provides additional training, education, and workforce development opportunities to individuals who are currently providing peer services and/or advocacy in the community and would like to obtain further enrichment and training in the field.
The RAMS Leadership Academy is a monthly training series designed to support and educate peers providers working in the behavioral health field. These events are designed to provide training on a variety of topics, such as: group facilitation, boundaries, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing, among others. These interactive trainings are held in the community and are open to all peer providers and counselors in the Bay Area.
Leadership Academy trainings are always held on the fourth Friday of the month. The trainings have many activities, handouts, and videos to support all learning styles.
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