Series Description: The North Carolina Peer Support Specialist (NCCPSS) Program, in collaboration with the Community Engagement and Empowerment team at the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS) and Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is pleased to offer free training to CPSS. These webinars will focus on a variety of topics related to Peer Support. The contact hours can be used for the additional training required for recertification.
Modality: These series consist of monthly webinars. Each webinar will be a 1-hour & 30-minute lecture. These webinars will be live virtual training via Zoom.
Registration: Registration is free, but participants must pre-register for this training. We will confirm your registration by email.
Target Audience: NC Certified Peer Support Specialists seeking additional training hours for certification or re-certification.
All training sessions will occur from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
| Webinar | Date | Presenter |
| Social Determinants of Health | Thurs. July 17th, 2025 | Wes Rider |
| Peer Support Documentation 2.0 | Thurs. August 21st, 2025 | Diana Yarber |
| Professional Boundaries | Thurs. September 18th, 2025 | Dorel Clayton |
Inclement Weather Policy:
Any announcements regarding changes to the schedule due to inclement weather will be posted on https://bhs.unc.edu. Registered participants will also be notified by email.
ADA Statement:
Registrants requiring any auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in our training programs, please contact us by email at nccpssprogram@unc.edu after completing registration to ensure we have enough time to secure the requested services.
Contact for Questions:
For questions, further information, or concerns, contact nccpssprogram@unc.edu
Or call (919) 843-3018
Confirmation Notices and Certificates of Completion:
After the training concludes, participants will receive an email notifying them of the process and the manner in which they will gain access to the evaluation and the certificate of completion for the training. The Certificate of Completion email will go within 5 business days after the training concludes to participants who met the time requirement listed in the continuing education policy based on the length of the training.