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Become a Peer Support Specialist

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Peer Support Specialists are a critical resource in the mental health and substance use recovery process. NAMI Juneau's next available training is described below:

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April 21-25 2025 Peer Support Associate Training

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Thank you for your interest in becoming certified as a Peer Support Associate!  This certification is available to anyone in recovery from substance use or mental illness.  The process to become a Peer Support Specialist is as follows:

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  • Attend 5 days of in-person classes from 9am-4pm, April 21st-25th

  • Location is in the SERRC TLC Large Classroom

  • 12 hours of self-directed videos or watch as a group

  • Submit an application to the State after completion of the course.  We will pay for the application fee and help you with your application

 

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Can't make the in-person class? You can find virtual trainings here: https://alaskabehavioralhealth.org/trainings/peer-support-training/

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Please note: This certification is available to anyone in recovery from substance use or mental illness. 

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To learn more about Peer Support Specialists and find other training opportunities click here.  

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