From our partners at the Technical Assistance Collaborative, this report provides a comprehensive review of how different states align with SAMHSA’s national standards for peer support certification. These standards aim to enhance the quality and consistency of peer support services across the country. The report highlights the variability in how states approach certification, from the criteria for lived experience to the structure of training programs and the barriers posed by differing state requirements. It also discusses the need for greater reciprocity between states, which would allow peer workers to practice across state lines more easily. Finally, the report outlines recommendations for improving alignment and supporting the peer workforce, such as creating more standardized curricula and facilitating regional collaborations.
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Additional Resources:
States' Alignment with SAMHSA Model Standards for Peer Certification Video
States' Alignment with SAMHSA Model Standards for Peer Certification Video Transcript
States' Alignment with SAMHSA Model Standards for Peer Certification Slide Deck
Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI083022 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
