Trainings

Trainings are available for providers, consumers, peers and advocates to learn and develop skills to support behavioral health and wellness.

After June 30, 2025, BHSB will no longer manage the Maryland Department of Health’s statewide harm reduction training. Please refer to the Maryland Department of Health Office of Harm Reduction’s website for available training and technical assistance resources. BHSB plans to continue offering training and technical assistance in Baltimore City. For more, visit bhsbaltimore.org/harmreduction

Visit the Public Behavioral Health System Training Toolkit to view training videos for new or existing staff who may not be as familiar with services in the public behavioral health system.

  • CCAR Recovery Coach Academy Training

    This four-day required core training is for individuals interested in becoming peer specialists, and provides individuals with the skills to guide, mentor, and support anyone who wants to sustain long-term recovery. Available CEUs: 30 hours.

    Register

    Saturday, September 06, 2025
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • CCAR Ethical Considerations For Recovery Coaches

    This is a two-day peer training designed for individuals interested in becoming peer support specialists or recertifying their CPRS credentialing. Available CEUs: 16

    Register

    Saturday, September 20, 2025
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • Advocacy Domain Training for Recovery Coaches

    This training will help peer recovery specialists gain knowledge and skills for advocacy. Available CEUs: 3

    Register

    Saturday, September 27, 2025
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • Peer Workforce Skills Training

    This training aims to introduce peers to the hard and soft skills that hiring managers look for when hiring peers. Available CEUs: 4 hours.

    Register

    Monday, September 29, 2025
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • CCAR Recovery Coach Academy Training

    This four-day required core training is for individuals interested in becoming peer specialists, and provides individuals with the skills to guide, mentor, and support anyone who wants to sustain long-term recovery. Available CEUs: 30 hours.

    Register

    Saturday, October 04, 2025
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • CCAR Ethical Considerations For Recovery Coaches

    This is a two-day peer training designed for individuals interested in becoming peer support specialists or recertifying their CPRS credentialing. Available CEUs: 16

    Register

    Saturday, October 18, 2025
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • Advocacy Domain Training for Recovery Coaches

    This training will help peer recovery specialists gain knowledge and skills for advocacy. Available CEUs: 3

    Register

    Saturday, October 25, 2025
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • Peer Workforce Skills Training

    This training aims to introduce peers to the hard and soft skills that hiring managers look for when hiring peers. Available CEUs: 4 hours.

    Register

    Saturday, November 01, 2025
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • CCAR Recovery Coach Academy Training

    This four-day required core training is for individuals interested in becoming peer specialists, and provides individuals with the skills to guide, mentor, and support anyone who wants to sustain long-term recovery. Available CEUs: 30 hours.

    Register

    Saturday, January 03, 2026
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • CCAR Ethical Considerations For Recovery Coaches

    This is a two-day peer training designed for individuals interested in becoming peer support specialists or recertifying their CPRS credentialing. Available CEUs: 16

    Register

    Saturday, January 17, 2026
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • Advocacy Domain Training for Recovery Coaches

    This training will help peer recovery specialists gain knowledge and skills for advocacy. Available CEUs: 3

    Register

    Saturday, January 24, 2026
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

  • Peer Workforce Skills Training

    This training aims to introduce peers to the hard and soft skills that hiring managers look for when hiring peers. Available CEUs: 4 hours.

    Register

    Saturday, January 31, 2026
    8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
    Ashland Community Development Center
    933A N Caroline Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205

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