Resources for Peers

Mental Health America (MHA) believes that peer support is a unique and essential element of recovery-oriented mental health and substance abuse systems.

Where to go to submit your NYCPS-P application or renew your NYCPS-P certification when it is required.

Integrating peer support into the service delivery system of addiction treatment programs helps to advance the needs of individuals and families across the various stages of recovery.

The Academy of Peer Services (APS) is an online, on-demand, self-directed training and testing website offering a wide range of interactive multimedia courses for those seeking certification in New York State as peer specialists in mental health settings.

The Peer Support Services Technical Assistance Center (PeerTAC) delivers training, technical assistance and consultation to mental health organizations serving people across the lifespan including children, youth, families, and adults/older adults living with mental health conditions.

Families Together administers the New York State Family Peer Advocate Credential.  As of 2021, over 700 Family Peer Advocate Credentials have been awarded. The establishment of the FPA Credential recognizes the importance of family-to-family support.

When you become a Compeer friend, the benefits are felt on both sides. Participants feel less alone, and volunteers get the fulfillment of a wonderful connection. Volunteering is easy. Get started today, and change two lives!

The Peer Learning Collaboratives (PLC) occur in a safe, supportive, nurturing and professional environment. The Peer Learning Collaborative agenda is established by the participants.

People don’t recover in treatment. They recover in their communities. And Peers and Recovery Coaches can be key in helping to introduce and sustain recovery for individuals and for their affected family members. We are proud to lead the way in NYS and are gaining traction Nationally and Inter