CAPS Academy - Upcoming Cohorts

We are currently accepting applications for:

January 5th  – January 22nd  (TAY Ages 18 - 24 Only Cohort)
on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays  from 09:00AM  – 01:00PM.
Deadline to apply is December 8, 2025  at or when we reach capacity (whichever comes first).

February 2nd  – February 23rd  (February AM Cohort)
on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays  from 09:00AM  – 01:00PM.
Deadline to apply is January 16, 2026  at 12:00PM or when we reach capacity (whichever comes first).
Max Capacity: 25 students

April 6th  – April 23rd  (April AM Cohort)
on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays  from 09:00AM  – 01:00PM.
Deadline to apply is March 13, 2026  at 12:00PM or when we reach capacity (whichever comes first).
Max Capacity: 25 students

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California Association of Peer Supporters Academy

The CAPS Academy is statewide joint venture between two Peer Run Agencies in California: Project Return Peer Support Network (PRPSN) and Mental Health America of California (MHAC) and is uniquely poised to be the vendor of choice.

This collaboration for the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training is an approved vendor with CALMHSA under the umbrella of Project Return Peer Support Network (PRPSN).

Our combined experience, history, expertise and capacity meet the Peer Specialist  training needs of CalMHSA throughout California.

Please click here for
"Everything you need to know about the exam" to CalMHSA's exam page:

CalMHSA's Exam Page

Our Partners

Project Return Peer Support Network
Mental Health Association in California