Training

The Connection Center offers a 6-hour Core-Training and a 40-hour supplemental Mental Health Specialty Training that will get you one step closer to state certification.

These trainings are offered online and are required by HHSC.

You will be able to interact with others while fully participating in the group activities. The sharing of your lived experience will be instrumental throughout this training.

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General FAQs

Which are the requirements to become a state certified peer specialist?

To become a mental health peer specialist you must:

1. Be at least 18 years old

2. Have lived experience (Self identify as a person living with a mental health concern).

3. Have a high school diploma, GED

4. Be willing to appropriately share your own recovery story.

5. Pass criminal history and registry checks (Eg. Background check).

6. Attend core and specialty training and pass the knowledge assessments for both.

Having all the above you can apply for State Certification through Texas Certification Board (TCB).

Where can I find more information about internships or supervision?

Where can I find more information about peer resources, certifications and trainings?

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Peer Academy is a program of form communities, inc.

You can physically find us in the San Antonio Connection Center
6851 Citizens Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78229 | (210) 899 - 0434

Training overview – from old connection center page

Training

General FAQs

Do you have any aditional questions about training?Fill this form and we will get back to you!

Do you have any aditional questions about training?

Fill this form and we will get back to you!