Certified Peer Support Specialist

Start a career in the recovery workforce

Begin a fulfilling journey by joining one of FAVOR’s quarterly 46-hour training programs to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by substance use disorders.

Training overview

Credentials
Credentials

Turn Compassion into Certification

As an Addiction Professionals of South Carolina (APSC) approved CPSS training center, FAVOR Upstate’s requisite training empowers you to fulfill your passion for helping people.

Join the movement for lasting change
Join the movement for lasting change

With expert training from FAVOR you can leverage your compassion and lived experience to make a difference in the lives of others.

Certified Peer Support Specialist Training Become a Certified Peer Support Specialist with FAVOR Upstate. Our training equips you with the skills and certification needed to support people seeking recovery.

Training Details
Training Details

What it takes to make a difference

FAVOR Upstate offers a comprehensive 46-hour training program for individuals aspiring to become Certified Peer Support Specialists.

What’s Included:

  • 46 hour training session focused on core peer support skills
  • Digital Training Materials
  • Certificate of Completion upon finishing all 46 training hours and passing the final exam
  • Fully online training- delivered live via Zoom
  • Total program cost: $300

Training Schedule:

Every Wednesday through Saturday for three consecutive weeks:

Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Fridays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Training & Certification Requirements:

  • Lived experience with substance use and a minimum of one full year in recovery from problematic substances
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • 100 professional or service work hours supporting people who use drugs or recovery based services

Upon completion of the full 46-hour training and successful passage of the exam, CPSS candidates must complete additional requirements to secure certification. This includes submitting an application to APSC, paying the required $200 application fee, and maintaining active certification by completing the mandated continuing education credits every two years.

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How registration works

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If you have questions before registration contact cpss@favorupstate.org.

If you have questions, please contact us at cpss@favorupstate.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do any FAVOR services cost money?

Simply put, no. To remove barriers to participation, programs and services at FAVOR are offered at no cost. Furthermore, when individuals and families come to FAVOR, there are no forms to fill out, no criteria to meet, no insurance required, and no discharge planning. We believe that easy and immediate access to intervention services and recovery support is the missing link in our system of care.

How does FAVOR promote and support recovery in the Upstate community?

FAVOR Upstate is an addiction recovery sanctuary. We help everybody affected by substance use disorder by promoting the visibility of recovery, reducing the stigma attached to it, and providing free, non-clinical recovery treatment services. These include recovery meetings, personal planning, family education, outreach, social events, and so much more. Our comprehensive support helps individuals as they walk their unique path towards recovery.

How is FAVOR’s approach different from other organizations?

FAVOR Upstate recognizes diverse paths to recovery and prioritizes family-centered programming. Our non-clinical, person-centered approach supports lifelong recovery, emphasizing strengths rather than deficits, and involves participants and their families in their recovery journeys.
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