Start a new career as a Peer Support.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
(PRSS) Credential
In-Person & Online Classes Available
This course is designed to prepare you for certification as a Peer Support Specialist. Through a blend of individual learning, group discussions, presentations, and role-playing, you will gain the skills you need to help others move toward wellness and you will earn the credential required to work as a peer support specialist.
The Just 1 Life Peer Support Training curriculum is comprehensive, in-depth, and developed in part by experienced peer support specialists. The course meets or exceeds the competency standards established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is approved by AHCCCS and DES Vocational Rehabilitation (VR/RSA).
Topics of training include but are not limited to: Concepts of Hope and Recovery, Advocacy and Systems Perspective, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Skills and Service Delivery, Professional Responsibilities and Ethics of the Peer Support Specialist, Self Care, and Clinical Documentation.
Just 1 Life also provides Job Readiness and Motivational Interviewing Training for Peer Supports.
Graduates of the course are issued a certificate of completion that credentials and can qualify them to work as a Peer & Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS), Peer Support, Peer Mentor, and a number of other entry level healthcare worker positions. Participants of the course are considered clients / patients and can access additional services such as Employment Assistance & Job Placement Services as well as counseling and individual peer support after graduation.
Erika “Kika520·AZ” Saavedra2024-06-26I just completed my peer support training. My trainer Scott Smith was amazing!! He's a great teacher made training fun, exciting, and helped me in so many ways. I'm excited to begin my journey as a peer support and be able to help someone in their journey to recovery. Thanks Scott for all your knowledgeable information and making the learning experience sooo comfortable!!
Jessica Archuleta2024-06-25Shawna Vance May the peer support training very memorable. I learned so much about my disorder and not just the few things that I have that trigger me. The one-on-one was a better experience in my book then a classroom. Thank you for picking Shawna as my instructor!
Misty Henderson2024-06-24My instructors were awesome (Peter and Scott), they made the class times welcoming and relaxed. I thank both of them for leading me in a direction that I am so very excited to be a part of. Thank you Just 1 life , you have great people representing you.
Sara Moreland2024-06-23Franklin is an excellent facilitator! This is def the spot to get your PRSS certification!
Eric Johnson2024-06-22April made it easy for the lessons being taught to grabs and kept me wanting to be in engaged in the the class. Also, really easy to work with and gives it her all each and every day and actually cares about the people she instructing no words can describe the overall experience in her class she truly a phenomenal instructor.
jeff pemberton2024-06-22Franklin was a very good instructor and peer I learned a lot and was very pleased with my experience
Kimjay2024-06-22The just 1 life team is not only professional but also very supportive. Thank you JUST 1 LIFE
Dominique Serey2024-06-22I enjoyed the course the material was easy to retain my trainer lacie was a excellent I recommend this course to everyone who wants to enter the behavioral health field
Lawrence Ketchum2024-06-22Scott Smith was an amazing and very informative instructor and showed me that anything is possible even though our prior choices can't stand in the way of opportunity. Thank you Just 1 Life
Christian Blair2024-06-22This was one of the best life experiences it was 100% professional and very knowledgeable class my facilitator was awesome and really helped me understand what peer support should be about! Veron was awesome!