Peer support specialist certification in Maine is handled through Maine Office of Behavioral Health — Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS). Below are 6 verified resources for Maine — certification and training first, then peer organizations, support lines, and more.
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Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health has oversight of training and certification in Intentional Peer Support for the Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CIPSS) program and maintains records of certification.
Peer warmline available toll-free from anywhere in Maine, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Free and confidential telephone support and stabilization, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Consumer-led organization empowering individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions; advocates for systemic change and promotes recovery.
Statewide organization supporting and promoting peer-run recovery centers in Maine (described on the Consumer Council System of Maine site; no standalone MAPSARC URL was published on the source page).
Maine state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Helpline: call 1-800-464-5767 and press 1; office hours M-F 8am-4pm ET.