Our Training
CAPS Academy is a CALMHSA approved Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training. The California Association of Peer Supporters Academy is built on the foundation of one of the oldest and best Peer Trainings in California.
Our learning community prepares peers to take the California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam and our curriculum draws on decades of combined experience providing Peer Support Specialist Certification Training.
The CAPS Academy provides an immersive learning experience:
- 57 hours of live instruction via Zoom
- 23 hours of self-paced work
- Guest Subject Matter Experts with over 30 years’ combined experience
- 1:1 support meeting with the instructors
- Exam prep in the form of optional quizzes, teach backs and a dedicated course
- Classroom and 1:1 instruction on how to register for the exam
- Alumni follow up and support
Participants will learn CALMHSA’s 17 Core Competencies in addition to a few other vital topics.
- The Concepts of Hope, Recovery & Wellness
- Confidentiality
- Conflict Resolution
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Crisis & Safety Planning
- Cultural & Structural Competence
- Digital Literacy
- Documentation
- Employment Services
- Group Facilitation Skills
- System Navigation & Referrals
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- The Role of Advocacy
- The Role of Consumers & Family Members
- Self-Disclosure in the Workplace
- Self-Care & Self-Awareness
- Trauma Informed Care
- Welcoming & Belonging
- Person Centered Language
To learn more about
CALMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification and CALMHSA Peer Support Specialist - Code of Ethics, click here.