Peer Support Specialist Certification in California

California Association of Peer Professionals (CAPP)

Jobs & training · Sacramento, California

California's first peer professional membership association — a program of Cal Voices, open to certified and non-certified behavioral health peer professionals statewide. Focus on education and peer training, professional development, practice guidelines and professional standards, working conditions, career development and competent supervision; members receive networking events, convenings, conferences and employment support. Contact: CAPP@calvoices.org.

Phone: (916) 376-7736

CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program

Jobs & training · California

California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) operates the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program for the Department of Health Care Services; credential: Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist.

CalHOPE Red Line

Crisis & hotlines · California

Peer support line. Call (888) 368-4090; text (916) 252-5002. Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Phone: (888) 368-4090

CalHOPE Warm Line

Crisis & hotlines · California

Free, confidential, peer-run emotional support by phone/text/chat. Hours as published: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 AM-11:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM-10:00 PM (closed on MHASF-observed holidays).

Phone: (833) 317-HOPE (4673)

California Peer-Run Warm Line

Crisis & hotlines · San Francisco, California

The official California Warm Line since 2019: a statewide, non-crisis emotional support line operated by the peer-run Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) and funded by the State of California. Trained peer counselors — all with lived experience of mental health challenges — by call or text at 855-600-WARM (9276), plus web chat. Hours as published: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 AM–11:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM–10:00 PM. Distinct from the CalHOPE Warm Line (833-317-4673), a separate statewide line also listed in this directory.

Phone: 855-600-9276

Friendship Line California (Institute on Aging)

Crisis & hotlines · San Francisco, California

California's 24/7 senior emotional support line, operated by San Francisco's Institute on Aging and funded in part by the California Department of Aging: free, confidential support for adults 60+, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers — crisis intervention, suicide prevention, grief support and friendly conversation in eight languages. California number: 888-670-1360 (the Friendship Line's national number is 800-971-0016). Main office: 3575 Geary Blvd, San Francisco.

Phone: 888-670-1360

CAMHPRO (California Association of Mental Health Peer Run Organizations)

Mental health · California

Statewide consumer-run association of peer-run organizations in California, founded 2012; advocacy and empowerment for mental health consumers and consumer-run organizations.

Phone: 510-672-3604

Mental Health America of California (MHAC)

Mental health · Sacramento, California

Statewide peer-run organization (leading California behavioral health advocacy since 1957) and the state's affiliate of Mental Health America: public policy and advocacy led by people with lived experience, working so Californians who need mental health services and supports can live full and productive lives. Programs include the California Youth Empowerment Network (CAYEN), its peer-led transition-age-youth network. Headquarters: PO Box 567, Sacramento, CA 95812.

Phone: (916) 557-1167

NAMI California

Mental health · California

California state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).