Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Training
CCAR Academy Recovery Coaching Certification
Transform your lived experience into purpose–and help others find recovery.
Hope. Healing. Recovery. Community.
Upcoming Training Dates
4-Day In-Person Training (Medford, OR)
- July 15-18, 2026
- September 9-12, 2026
- November 4-7, 2026
(Tuesday-Friday)
Doors open: 7:00 AM
Training begins: 7:30 AM
Medford, Oregon
(Location details sent after registration)
What This Training Is
The CCAR Certified Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Mentor Training is a 40+ hour immersive certification program designed to prepare you for meaningful work in recovery support and behavioral health.
Approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and aligned with MHACBO certification requirements for Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM).
What You’ll Learn
- CCAR 40+ Hour Core Curriculum
- Motivational Interviewing & Communication Skills
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Care
- Stages of Change & Recovery
- Relapse Prevention Strategies
- Ethics, Boundaries & Advocacy
- Hands-on role play & interactive learning
What’s Included
- Daily breakfast provided
- Lunch break (with nearby food options)
- Refrigerator access available
- Official CCAR workbook & training materials
- Certificate of completion
- Post-training support for certification process
Register for Training
Spots are limited–Registration is required to attend.
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Cost & Payment
$450 per student
Payment plans available.
Scholarships or sponsorship inquiries can be discussed during registration.
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ROC Recovery Center
Building Stronger Communities
Empowering people. Changing lives. Together.
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541-200-3000
Why This Matters
Recovery is possible. You are not alone.
This training prepares you to:
- Work in peer support roles
- Support individuals in recovery pathways
- Build a career in behavioral health
- Turn lived experience into leadership
Who This Is For
- People in recovery with lived experience
- Those wanting to become Peer Support Specialists
- Recovery mentors, advocates, or support staff
- Anyone entering behavioral health careers
