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FAVOR Lowcountry Certified Peer Support Specialist Training - April/May 2026
When:
April 18, 2026 - May 9, 2026
from 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
When
Saturday, April 18 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, April 21 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, April 22 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, April 25 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, April 28 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, April 29 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, May 2 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); Tuesday, May 5 (6:00-9:00 p.m.); Wednesday, May 6 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, May 9 (8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Where
HYBRID:
In-Person - April 18 & 25 and May 2 & 9 (FAVOR Lowcountry, 3030 Ashley Town Center Drive, Suite 202B, Charleston, SC 29414)
Zoom - April 21-22 & 28-29 and May 5-6
Who Should Attend
People in recovery who are interested in becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS). Interested individuals must submit an application.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 16 PARTICIPANTS
Description
The FAVOR Lowcountry Certified Peer Support Training provides a 46-hour educational opportunity designed for those individuals interested in actively serving as a CPSS. A CPSS is anyone interested in promoting recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery and serving as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or maintaining recovery. The training will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the purpose and tasks of a CPSS and will explain the various roles associated with a CPSS. The training will also provide participants with tools and resources useful in providing recovery support services.
Objectives
- Learn the roles and functions of a CPSS
- Build skills to enhance relationships
- Discuss co-occurring disorders and medication-assisted recovery
- Describe stages of change and their applications
- Address ethical issues and experience wellness planning
- Practice skills and documentation training
Contact
Asa Langston, FAVOR Lowcountry Program Director, asa@favorlowcountry.com
Credit
46 hours for certification as a Peer Support Specialist (if all sessions are attended in their entirety and the certification test is passed)
Cost
$300 (Interested applicants may inquire about scholarships.)
Registration Information
Contact Chris Cherry, FAVOR Lowcountry Director of Operations, at chris@favorlowcountry.com to request an application.
This event is not hosted by OSUS.