Peer support specialist certification in Washington is handled through Washington HCA Peer Support Program — Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS). Below are 5 verified resources for Washington — certification and training first, then peer organizations, support lines, and more.
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Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) Peer Support Program: complete the online prerequisite course and HCA-approved 80-hour CPSS training and pass state exams; credentialing as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is through the Washington Department of Health.
24/7/365 statewide crisis intervention, emotional support and referrals for substance abuse, problem gambling and mental health (as listed on the source resources page).
Peer warm line. Call 877-500-9276, 2pm - 9pm, 7 days a week.
Peer owned and peer run organization providing workforce development in the behavioral health industry; its CARES Toolkit peer support skills training was created by two Washington state Certified Peer Counselors.
Washington state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Note: a NAMI Washington statement dated March 6, 2026 says NAMI National is coordinating directly with local leaders while a long-term organizational structure is developed; local affiliates continue.