Peer support specialist certification in Kentucky is handled through Kentucky DBHDID — Peer Support Specialist (CPSS / APSS / FPSS / YPSS). Below are 4 verified resources for Kentucky — certification and training first, then peer organizations, support lines, and more.
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Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID) oversees the Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) credential (Adult, Family and Youth Peer Support Specialists). The Kentucky Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors (KBADC) oversees the TRADPSS and RADPSS credentials for SUD programs.
Peer warmline operated by Participation Station. Hours as published on the program flyer: Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm and Mon-Sat 5pm-9pm; the flyer also lists 859 252 0058.
Kentucky state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Peer operated program in Lexington, KY, sponsored by New Vista; operates the Kentucky STARS Warmline.