Peer support specialist certification in New York is handled through New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) / Academy of Peer Services. Below are 3 verified resources for New York — certification and training first, then peer organizations, support lines, and more.
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New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) certification through the NY Peer Specialist Certification Board, with training via the Academy of Peer Services (funded by the NYS Office of Mental Health). The New York Certification Board / ASAP certifies Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA) under OASAS.
Statewide peer-led organization (formerly NYAPRS) advancing rights, recovery and peer services for people with mental health, substance use and trauma challenges.
New York state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).