Training Application – Peer Academy

To enroll in this training you must have personal lived mental health experience and be willing to appropriately share the challenges you have faced with recovery.

I verify that I am the person who will be in the training with Peer Academy only.(Required)

*It is a requirement that the person going to be in training is the person filling out the application. If you need assistance filling out the application please call (210) 899 0434

Do you have personal lived experience and are willing to share your personal lived experience?(Required)

*Personal lived experience is a requirement to take each training. Each experience group has knowledge and expertise to bring to a discussion, just from different angles. Lived experience ("I have a mental health experience or substance use in my life) and professional experience ("I have a degree in Psychology, but don't have a mental health condition") or theoretical knowledge ("I'm a researcher working on mental health conditions"). *Peer ethics requires peer specialists to "openly share their recovery stories, and will likewise be able to identify and describe the supports that promote their recovery."

Have you completed Peer Orientation?(Required)

Please read through this webpage and download and sign the Attestation form. You will need to upload this to the application below.

Orientation and Self-Attestation Link

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for our CORE program and will not be able to complete this application. In order to be eligible you must:
1. Have personal lived experience with mental health challenges
2. Be willing to appropriately share your experiences
3. Complete Peer Orientation and Self-assessment. You can find the link to the required self-assessment and orientation here.

Training Details

Please select an upcoming CORE training class.(Required)

*Please note that training is subject to change 5 days prior to the scheduled training date due to availability and participation.
*CORE must be taken before MHPS/RSPS Training.

Please select an upcoming MHPS training class.(Required)

*Please note that training is subject to change 5 days prior to the scheduled training date due to availability and participation.
*MHPS application admittance is not processed until after successful competition of CORE Training.

Please select an upcoming RSPS training class.(Required)

*Please note that training is subject to change 5 days prior to the scheduled training date due to availability and participation.
*RSPS application admittance is not processed until after successful competition of CORE Training.

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Great, you've indicated interest in a scholarship. One more step required!

To be considered, you must also complete a separate scholarship survey at scholarships.peeracademy.org in addition to submitting this form.

Applicants must complete both this registration form and the scholarship survey. Submitting only one will not be accepted.

Open scholarship survey

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

ZIP Code(Required)

Address (Optional)

How did you find Peer Academy?(Required)

PeerHubTX

Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc..)

Search Engine (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc..)

Recommended by friend or colleague

A Partnered Organization

What partner are you with?(Required)

How do you plan on covering the cost of training?

I (or my employer) will be personally paying for my training.

I'd like to be considered for a scholarship to cover the full or partial cost of my training. I understand there may be a waitlist.

I'd like to learn more about a PeerHubTX voucher. (limited availability)

I am not sure, I'd like more information on financial aid options.

Please upload the front of a photo ID (license, passport, etc)(Required)

Max. file size: 7 MB.

*Document must have your name and picture. We require verification of each applicant's identity.

Please upload your Attestation of Completion PDF for Peer Orientation(Required)

Max. file size: 7 MB.

*This is the attestation you signed during the HHSC Orientation and Self-Assessment

If you have already taken CORE, please upload your Certificate below

Max. file size: 7 MB.

*Reminder: CORE must have been taken in the last 2 years OR you hold an active Texas Peer Support Certification (RSPS, MHPS, CFP)

Terms and Conditions

Please read the following terms and conditions below. Please understand that if you are unable to abide by the terms below, you could be removed from the class without a refund.

1. Have personal lived mental health or substance use experience and be willing to appropriately share 2. Be present and engaged for the duration of the entire class 3. Have camera on at all times if attending virtually 4. Be respectful of the instructor and other students

terms and conditions(Required)

I have read and understand the terms and conditions above

Unfortunately, you are not eligible to register for the CORE training class. In order to be eligible you must 1. have personal lived experience with mental health challenges 2. be willing to appropriately share your experiences

Core & MHPS/RSPS Supplemental Training Application

Training Details

Terms and Conditions

For New Peers

Training Calendars

For Certified Peers

For Your Organization

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