Peer Recovery Support
Are you interested in working as a Peer Recovery Support in your Community?
Individuals with a direct lived experience of a mental health or substance use disorder who are in recovery are eligible to apply for the OhioMHAS Peer Recovery Supporter Certification. Interested individuals must:
A. Have completed an approved 40 hour in-person peer training.
B. OR have a total of 3 years (work or volunteer) experience as a peer supporter, recovery coach, peer specialist, or peer navigator.
C. All individuals are required to complete the approved 16 hours of E-Based Academy courses, pass the Ohio Peer Supporter Exam, and submit a BCI Report.