Assessing the Adequacy of Training for Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) Providing Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Project Description
Peer support specialists provide important services to people managing mental health or substance use challenges; however Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) training programs and requirements significantly vary state by state. This study assessed the extent to which peer providers perceive their CPSS training programs prepared them for peer support work while also identifying areas of continued training needs to further bolster this workforce in providing vital behavioral health services.
Project Publications
Manuscript published in The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research