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Dr. Letitia Johnson-Arnold
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Peer Support Specialist (Continuing Education)

Short Term

Peer Support Specialists are people living in recovery with mental illness and/or substance use disorder and who provide support to others whom can benefit from their lived experiences. The Peer Support Specialist program provides acknowledgment that the peer has met a set of requirements necessary to provide support to individuals with mental health or substance use disorder.

Peer Support Specialists are certified to work in Veteran Affairs Offices, all levels of care within substance use facilities, in jails, inpatient mental health hospitals, emergency departments, community agencies, homeless shelters, group homes, churches, YMCA, vocational rehabilitation, peer support programs, and facilitate support groups.

 Prerequisites

  • Should be at least 18 years old
  • Proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency (unofficial transcript may be submitted)
  • Complete the Verification Form

These courses qualify for financial assistance.

Email bhealth@durhamtech.edu to learn how to submit prerequisite documentation and how to register.

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MHT-3100D Peer Spt:Treatment Intervent.

This comprehensive 96-hour online course is designed to equip students with the essential skills and resources needed to effectively work as a Certified Peer Support Specialists in North Carolina. Through a blend of interactive learning modules, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to manage daily interventions and crisis effectively in the field. Email bhealth@durhamtech.edu to learn how to submit prerequisite documentation and how to register. Prerequisites and Requirements: 1) Must be 18 years of age or older; 2) Show proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalency; and 3) Completion of Verification Form.
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Dates Location Building Room Time Format
95354
1/21 - 4/17
1/22 - 4/18
Internet
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T,TH 6:15:00 PM - 9:15:00 PM
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Online

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