Certification Track A - Foundation Course (Part I and II)

Are you ready to take your lived experience of recovery and turn it into a meaningful career supporting others? Our Certification Track A (“Foundation Course”) offers a structured, values-based pathway to becoming a certified Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina. Under the NCCPSS Program, Track A is the future-standard route and will become the sole certification pathway once earlier courses expire. 
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About the Track:
Track A is the official certification pathway for individuals seeking to become Certified Peer Support Specialists in North Carolina. The in-person format offers an immersive and interactive learning experience, designed to strengthen communication skills, build professional confidence, and foster authentic connection rooted in lived experience.

Program Overview:
The in-person training provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of peer support, including:

• Recovery language and trauma-informed care

• Boundaries and ethical decision-making

• Mutuality, self-advocacy, and empowerment

• Cultural humility and inclusion in peer relationships

• Professional roles and responsibilities in mental health and substance use recovery settings

Eligibility Requirements:
Participants must be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or GED, and have lived experience of recovery from a mental health and/or substance use condition.

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