Your lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery isn’t just your story, it’s your professional strength. At Peer Academy, we help you transform that experience into state-recognized certification as a peer specialist, opening doors to meaningful work in healthcare, community programs, and recovery settings across Texas.
Whether you’re starting with Core Training or pursuing Mental Health Peer Specialist MHPS, Recovery Support Peer Specialist RSPS, or Peer Specialist Supervisor PSS certification, we provide the training, supervision, continuing education, and financial support to help you succeed.
Peer Academy provides comprehensive training and certification support for individuals pursuing peer specialist careers in Texas. We offer state-approved programs for Core Training, Mental Health Peer Specialist MHPS, Recovery Support Peer Specialist RSPS, and Peer Specialist Supervisor PSS certifications.
Our facilitators are certified peer specialists with lived experience who bring both professional credentials and personal understanding to every training. We’re committed to supporting the Texas peer workforce with quality education, accessible resources, and ongoing guidance throughout your certification journey.
Find upcoming Core, MHPS, RSPS, and PSS training sessions. View dates, locations, and register for programs that fit your schedule.
Access financial support for your training, supervision, and continuing education. Apply for full or partial funding based on your needs.
Complete your required 250 supervision hours with group sessions, one-on-one support, or our all-inclusive PACE program.
Stay certified with our workshops, Peer Cafe sessions, and PAIR Network program. Earn the CEUs you need for recertification.
