Peer Support Specialist
Training, certification pathways, and professional development for Peer Support Specialists in North Carolina.
Become a Certified Peer Support Specialist
Peer Support Specialists are people living in recovery with mental illness and / or substance use disorder and who provide support to others who can benefit from their lived experiences.
North Carolina certification can be earned through Track A (Foundations Part I & II) or Track B (Approved Course).
Professional Development & Peer Support
Join other peer support professionals and build continuing skills for real-world peer support work.
- Motivational strategies
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking and contextualizing
Attendees will receive training to enhance their employment opportunities and navigate the responsibilities of a Peer Support Specialist.
Community Partnerships & Peers
WellSurgent partners with other community, peer-operated, and faith-based organizations to develop a strong network.
By doing so we create communication channels to reach those in need of the tools and resources that these evidence-based, peer support trainings and groups can provide.
Certification Pathways: Track A vs Track B
North Carolina’s Peer Support Specialist certification has two pathways. Both lead to the same certification, but the required training sequence differs.
Track A: Foundations Course Path
- Complete Foundations of Peer Support (Part I) (online)
- Complete Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) (instructor-led)
- Complete remaining certification requirements (documentation, ethics, etc.)
- Apply for certification online
Track B: Approved Course Path
- Complete a 50-hour Approved Course (min. 40 hours live + 10 hours pre-work/homework)
- Approved Courses are reviewed by NCCPSS and currently expire by December 2029
- Complete remaining certification requirements (20 additional hours, proof of education, ethics, etc.)
- Apply for certification online