This training will give peer recovery specialists an understanding of the methods, skills, and traits for successful advocacy.

Participants will receive basic training on the role and responsibilities of a CPRS and how to serve as a CPRS effectively.

This peer training includes reviewing the roles and scope of peer recovery specialists and information about ethics, rights, responsibilities, and other topics. 7 CEUs available for those who complete the full training.

MABPCB approved for initial certification and recertification.

This Peer Recovery Specialist Domain training highlights the skills and abilities associated with tasks related to the Mentoring/Education domain. This includes recognizing characteristics of an effective role model, active listing skills, how to recognize when self-care is needed and forms of self-care, understanding the importance of maintaining the Peer relationship, Peer navigation, how to share experiences and conflict resolution. High School Diploma or GED required.

CEU’s: Approved by MABPCB for certification/re-certification. You must complete a BSHB evaluation form to receive CEUs.

This training is a Peer Recovery Specialist domain training. This training includes understanding effective communication, understand basic Motivational Interviewing Techniques, 8 Dimensions of Wellness and understanding the impact of trauma and the use of Trauma Informed Care. 3 CEUs available.

CEU’s: Approved by MABPCB for certification/re-certification. You must complete the fully training and a BSHB evaluation form to receive CEUs.

This training will help prepare Peer Recovery Specialists to take the IC&RC Peer Recovery Specialist certification examination. This training includes understanding exam eligibility requirements, reviewing examination administration, scheduling, canceling, rescheduling, and studying test-taking strategies. Must have completed 46 CEUs to attend.

This training will help Peer Recovery Specialists gain knowledge and skills for advocacy. This training includes defining advocacy and understanding the difference between Little a and Big A advocacy. Peers will gain an understanding of the methods, skills and traits for successful advocacy. 3 CEUs available.

CEU’s: Approved by MABPCB for certification/re-certification. You must complete the fully training and a BSHB evaluation form to receive CEUs.

This training will enable Peer Recovery Specialists and other substance use disorder and behavioral health staff to identify conflict & unmet human needs which create conflicts, identify forms of communication & techniques to transform conflicts, and use skills to conduct quality checks of a transformed conflict. MABPCB CEU’S provided by trainer.

The Behavioral Health Administration invites Peer Recovery Specialists to attend upcoming Peer Recovery Specialist Forums.

These forums will provide peers with an opportunity to learn from the State about the latest funding initiatives, including Medicaid reimbursement, as well as innovative workforce developments and resources targeting peers in Maryland. Peers will also have an opportunity to participate in question-and-answer sessions with BHA’s Consumer Affairs team.

This opportunity is specifically for Peer Recovery Specialists, Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, and Registered Peer Supervisors who are themselves peers. 

The CCAR Ethical Considerations training is a two-day training for peers. A variety of ethical considerations will be explored including defining the coaching role and functions, coaching standards, issues of vulnerability, ethical decision making, performance enhancement and legal issues. 16 CEUs are available upon completion.