Changing the way we all think about behavioral health.
Upcoming Trainings Calendar
Ethical Considerations
Monday, December 4, 2023, 9:00 CST AM - 12:15 CST PM
This training provides opportunity for peer specialists to deepen their understanding of ethical decision-making through the use of scenarios, discussion, and guidance from experienced peer specialist trainers. This training satisfies …
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Recovery Institute initiatives are designed to support the implementation of new practices, shift organizational culture, promote innovation, and increase collaboration within and among teams, preparing agencies to meet the challenges and opportunities arising in our rapidly changing environment.
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How Peer Specialists Fit Into
The Healing and Recovery Model
Peer support specialists are people who have lived experience with a mental health or substance use disorder and are in recovery. Peer support services are designed and delivered by formally trained peer support specialists to promote recovery and resiliency in individuals seeking to begin or supplement their own recovery. Peer support services are offered in a variety of settings, from recovery centers and hospitals to homeless shelters and criminal justice settings. Learn more about the role peer support specialists play in recovery here.
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What it Takes
The Path to Becoming a Certified Peer Specialist
STEP
1
Review the online orientation materials and complete the self-assessment. This will enable you to apply for training on the Core training to become a Peer Specialist.
STEP
2
Apply and take the Core training. Complete the application and submit it with payment by credit card.
STEP
3
Apply for Supplemental Training. Via Hope offers the Mental Health Peer Specialist Training.
STEP
4
Apply for certification with (TCB) Texas Certification Board: Refer to TCB’s website for all information on how to apply for certification.
Since Day 1
Via Hope: Peer Specialist Training Leaders in Texas and Nationwide
Via Hope has been committed to the mission of changing the way we think about mental and behavioral health since 2010, when we created our first training program for Certified Peer Specialists. We trace our roots to the 2003 final report of the President’s New Freedom Commission Achieving the Promise, which called for fundamentally transforming the nation’s mental health system to a consumer, family, and youth-driven Recovery Model. We continue to provide training and consultation for people in recovery, their family members, youth, and mental health professionals to help make Texas’ mental health system become focused on recovery and resilience.
To learn more about our mission and work, visit our decade report.
Via Hope is accepting applications for the Texas Peer Specialist Registered Apprenticeship Program. tinyurl.com/5a9rbch3
Apprenticeship is an employer-driven model that uses on-the-job training to provide Certified Peer Specialists the opportunity to master skills and gain knowledge to become proficient in their occupation. It's often called an "earn as you learn" model because individuals get paid while they learn on the job.
This program allows employers to develop and prepare their workforce, while providing a high quality career path for peer specialists across Texas. A few of the benefits to employers include:
✅ Tax breaks for qualifying organizations
✅ Access to state and federal funding
✅ Salary subsidy for qualifying organizations through a grant from St. David's Foundation
✅ Flexible training options
Certified Peer Specialists are placed at participating organizations for experiential learning, where they receive skills instruction and mentorship by an experienced peer specialist. Benefits include:
💛 Full time employment status
💛 A stipend of $7,500 to be disbursed quarterly
💛 A wage increase requirement starting at $22/hour
💛 National credential by the U.S. Department of Labor
💛 Enhanced skills relevant to their occupation
For more information, visit our website (tinyurl.com/5a9rbch3) or contact cynthia.simons@viahope.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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The deadline to apply for the December Ethical Considerations for Peer Specialists training has been extended! Via Hope will now accept applications until Thursday, November 30th at 5pm CST. 📅
This training will take place on Monday, December 4th at 9am-12:15pm CST and provides an opportunity for peer specialists to deepen their understanding of ethical decision-making with guidance from experienced peer specialist trainers.
3 CEUs will be provided. This training satisfies the Ethics requirement for recertification of Texas peer specialists. The registration fee is $60.
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📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED for the Peer Specialist Supervisor Training on Nov 27th-28th.
📅 Apply by Tuesday, November 21st at 5pm CST. Visit tinyurl.com/bde72duc.
Via Hope is offering the Peer Supervisor Specialist training online via Zoom technology, with polls, chats, whiteboards and short interactive breakout sessions online.
This 2-day training meets the requirements for people seeking the Peer Specialist Supervisor Certification under Texas Administrative Code, Rules 354.3105 and 354.3163. The certification qualification is necessary for organizations planning to bill Medicaid using the newly established Peer Services billing code. This training provides basic information that will benefit anyone providing direct supervision to Peer Specialists. ... See MoreSee Less
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