Peer Support Certification
S.T.A.R. offers a 4-day Hybrid Peer Support Certification Course twice per month. Participants have the option for In-person or Zoom participation. The Peer Support Training curriculum is comprehensive and developed in part by experienced peer support specialists. Our curriculum is interactive and consist of group discussion, module presentations, and role-playing activities to reinforce the training modules.
This course is designed to prepare you for certification as a Peer Support Specialist. You will gain the skills and knowledge that you need to help others in their individual recovery journey. All graduates will earn the credential required to work as a peer support specialist.
Graduates of the course are issued a certificate of completion that credentials and can qualify them to work as a Peer & Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS), Peer Support, Peer Mentor, as well as, other entry-level healthcare worker positions.
The course meets or exceeds the competency standards established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is approved and recognized by AHCCCS.
Peer Certification Dates
Eligibility Requirements:
There are two options to participate.
S.T.A.R. offers a 4-day Hybrid Peer Support Certification Course twice per month. Participants have the option for In-person or Zoom participation. The Peer Support Training curriculum is comprehensive and developed in part by experienced peer support specialists. Our curriculum is interactive and consist of group discussion, module presentations, and role-playing activities to reinforce the training modules.
This course is designed to prepare you for certification as a Peer Support Specialist. You will gain the skills and knowledge that you need to help others in their individual recovery journey. All graduates will earn the credential required to work as a peer support specialist.
Graduates of the course are issued a certificate of completion that credentials and can qualify them to work as a Peer & Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS), Peer Support, Peer Mentor, as well as, other entry-level healthcare worker positions.
The course meets or exceeds the competency standards established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is approved and recognized by AHCCCS.
For more information on the Peer Support Certification course please contact Irene Prieto.
Phone Number: (602)527-5591
Email: PeerCertification@TheStarCenters.org
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August 2025
August 12th - August 15th
8:00am - 4:00pm
August 26th - August 29th
8:00am - 4:00pm
Peer Certification is offered only on ZOOM for this month.
September 2025
September 9th - September 12th
8:00am - 4:00pm
September 23rd - September 26th
8:00am - 4:00pm
Peer Certification is offered in person and zoom for this month.
October 2025
October 7th - October 10th
8:00am - 4:00pm
October 21st - October 24th
8:00am - 4:00pm
Peer Certification is offered in person and zoom for this month.