SAMHSA's National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification

SAMHSA collaborated with federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local partners including peer specialists to develop the National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification, inclusive of substance use, mental health, and family peer certifications. These National Model Standards closely align with the needs of the behavioral health (peer) workforce, and subsequently, the over-arching goal of the national mental health strategy. This webinar will outline the findings in the report. Learning Objectives: - Describe the process for creating the National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification - List 4-5 benefits to the peer workforce of the National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification - Name the newly announced 11 Model Standards