Missouri Credentialing Board — Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
Missouri Credentialing Board, in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Mental Health: Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) credential after a 5-day basic training and online exam.
Peer Support Specialist Certification in Missouri
Peer support specialist certification in Missouri is handled through Missouri Credentialing Board — Certified Peer Specialist (CPS). Below are 5 verified resources for Missouri — certification and training first, then peer organizations, support lines, and more.
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Certification & training in Missouri
Crisis & hotlines in Missouri
Compassionate Ear Warmline
Peer support warmline listed on the Missouri DMH COSP page. (913) 281-2251 or (866) 927-6327; available 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
NAMI Missouri WARMline
Peer support through the NAMI Missouri WARMline, per NAMI Missouri's one-page handout (which also lists its main number 573-634-7727). WARMline hours: 9am - 7pm weekdays, 3pm - 9pm weekends. NAMI's national helpline directory lists the same number with different (helpline) hours.
Mental health in Missouri
Consumer Operated Services Programs (COSP) / Missouri Drop-In Centers
Missouri's consumer-operated services programs and drop-in centers, run by individuals who have experience with mental health challenges and led and managed by peers.
NAMI Missouri
Chartered statewide organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Missouri.