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Build Your Career as a Certified Peer
Specialist in Texas

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.
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Who We Are?

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.

Everything You Need to Succeed.

From your first training to ongoing certification, access comprehensive support and resources designed for peer specialists at every stage of their career.

Training Calendar

Find upcoming Core, MHPS, RSPS, and PSS training sessions. View dates, locations, and register for programs that fit your schedule.

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Scholarships

Access financial support for your training, supervision, and continuing education. Apply for full or partial funding based on your needs.

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Supervision

Complete your required 250 supervision hours with group sessions, one-on-one support, or our all-inclusive PACE program.

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Continuing Education (CEUs)

Stay certified with our workshops, Peer Cafe sessions, and PAIR Network program. Earn the CEUs you need for recertification.

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Peer Certifications

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MHPS

Mental Health Peer Specialist

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RSPS

Recovery Support Peer Specialist

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PSS

Peer Support Supervisor

Here's why peers choose Peer Academy

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“I went through the MHPS program at Peer Academy and I can’t say enough amazing things about it. Working in a healthcare setting with mental health and substance abuse clients, the Peer Academy provided me with multiple new resources and healthy ways of navigating communication with these clients. I have also found new relationships with others in the program as well as a safe space to express myself and ask those uncomfortable questions. Each individual trainer, group leader, supervisor was always readily available to help and answer any questions I may have had. The most rewarding part of going through the Peer Academy was I was able to learn more about myself and how I can be that vessel of hope for others that may need it. I am truly honored to have gone through this program and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to grow within the Peer Specialist program.”
Cassidy Goodrum LambertMental Health Peer Specialist
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“Joining Peer Academy was a transformative experience in my journey to becoming a great peer and supporter. The comprehensive training and hands-on activities provided me with the essential skills and knowledge to connect deeply with others. The supportive community at Peer Academy fostered a sense of belonging and encouraged continuous learning and personal growth. Thanks to their guidance, I am now more confident, empathetic, and effective in my role, equipped to make a meaningful impact in my peer interactions. Peer Academy truly set me on the path to success.
Rodney BrownMental Health Peer Specialist
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"I took this course to get more knowledge and to be able to be a better peer to my clients. I learned so much that I need to be mindful of with the people we serve. We became a village, this training gave me a different lens to look through."
Student
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"I always felt there was a safe space to open up and ask questions. They are amazing! They made themselves available and really wanted to see us succeed. They allowed the flow of the group and it felt like our voices were heard."
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"The supervisors are very calming and easy to talk to. I never felt intimidated by them. They kept an open line of communication and were open and honest with feedback and experiences. They were also very accessible and responsive."
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"I got a lot out of the online modules and discussion groups. It was a safe and engaging space to discuss sometimes difficult topics. I really enjoyed the groups and the style of facilitation."
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"Going through the Peer Academy was the best decision I ever made! I met amazing people and I learned so much about helping others and myself!"
Student
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"It was useful and life changing. I am forever grateful for the things I've learned within my coursework."
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