“What it Takes to Become a Certified Peer Specialist in Texas”

September 8, 2026 at
11:00 am
8610 N New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, Texas 78217

About the Event

What It Takes to Become a Certified Peer Specialist in Texas

Free 1-Hour Informational Webinar

Are you interested in turning your lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery into a meaningful career helping others?

Join us for this free, one-hour informational webinar designed for individuals who want to learn more about becoming a Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) or Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) in Texas.

During this interactive session, we will walk you through the certification process step by step, from deciding whether peer support is right for you to completing training, supervision, and applying for certification.

Participants will learn about:

  • What a Certified Peer Specialist does and the role of lived experience
  • The difference between the Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) and Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) pathways
  • Basic eligibility and certification requirements
  • The CORE Training and supplemental peer specialist training process
  • Required supervised work experience
  • How to complete the certification application process
  • Professional expectations, ethics, and boundaries
  • Career opportunities and settings where peer specialists may work
  • Training, supervision, and other resources available to help you along the way

There will also be plenty of time for questions and answers, so bring your questions! Whether you are just beginning to explore peer support or are already working toward certification, this session will help you better understand the pathway and your next steps.

No previous peer support experience is required to attend.

Come learn how your lived experience can become a powerful tool for helping others—and a meaningful profession.

*** Every 2nd Tuesday of the month ***

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