Peer Academy programs for Certified Peers
If you are an already certified Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) or Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS), Peer Academy offers a variety of programs that can support your continued education and development.
For Experienced Peers
Peer Academy Career Enhancement (PACE) Track II
$3,500 stipend to you
(for full program completion)
Limited to Peers with a current 2-year Texas certification that are working in Peer roles.
Our Peer Academy Career Enhancement (PACE) program includes a variety of self-paced online modules on topics such as boundaries, self-care, problem-solving, and communication. This is highly-selective. We accept 32 experienced Peers per year. MHPS, RSPS, or Certified Family Partners (CFPs) that are currently working as Peers in Texas, regardless of where you were initially certified or where you currently work, are eligible. The program concludes in exactly 7 months when you complete all of the learning modules.
Requirements
Be a Certified Peer Specialist or Community Health Worker (CHW)
Has not previously enrolled in, or is not currently participating in, any other Peer Academy program*
*Including Peer Academy Career Enhancement (PACE) Track I and II
18 Months or More Experience is Preferred
Features
Approximate length: 7 months
Career assessment profile
Access to workshops for scenario and role-playing based-learning
Access to all of our online learning modules
Access to our online community and mentors
Participation in discussion and informational panels
Networking and Community Presence
Continuing Education Units (CEU)
Looking for CEUs to renew your RSPS or MHPS Certifications or to keep your skills up to date with new concepts? Peer Academy offers free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) covering a wide range of topics relevant to peer support specialists. Attending our CEUs allows you to easily obtain the CEUs required for maintaining your certification. And best of all, these webinars are 100% free for certified peers looking to renew.Β
Why Choose Peer Academy?Β
Online Training
Peer Academy’s training sessions are conducted entirely online, making them accessible from anywhere with a computer and reliable internet connection.
Certified Trainers
Our trainers at Peer Academy are certified and experienced peer specialists, dedicated to ensuring your success in the training program.
Exclusive Financial Aids
As a student enrolled in Peer Academy, you’ll have access to exclusive financial aid, stipends, and internship opportunities.