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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June 2025

June 10th - June 13th

8:00am - 4:00pm

June 24th - June 27th

8:00am - 4:00pm

Peer Certification is offered in person or via zoom.

Peer Support Certification Course
$500.00

April 2025

April 1st - April 4th

(Tuesday - Friday)

8:00am - 4:00pm

April 15th - April 18th

(Tuesday - Friday)

8:00am - 4:00pm

April 29th - May 2nd

(Tuesday - Friday)

8:00am - 4:00pm

Peer Certification is offered in person or via zoom.

May 2025

May 13th - May 16th

8:00am - 4:00pm

May 27th - May 30th

8:00am - 4:00pm

Peer Certification is offered in person or via zoom.

CPR/First Aid Certification
$80.00