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| Is there a state-endorsed certification process?: | No |
| Does the state differentiate between Mental Health Peer Support Specialists and Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?: | N/A |
| What are the educational requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?: | N/A |
| What are the personal requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?: | N/A |
| What are the professional requirements needed to apply for a peer specialist training program?: | N/A |
| What are the training requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist?: | N/A |
| What is the average cost for CPS training?: | N/A |
| Who is responsible for paying for training? (List all): | N/A |
| Other potential funding sources.: | N/A |
| Is there a state-wide certification test?: | N/A |
| What are the personal/professional requirements for certification, if they differ from attending the training?: | N/A |
| Is a background check required? If so, is a criminal record a disqualification for certification?: | N/A |
| What is the cost of the certification test?: | N/A |
| Does the certification test need to be taken regularly to maintain certification?: | N/A |
| Aside from any fees for the training or state-wide certification test, are there other certification fees/costs?: | N/A |
| Is there a statewide certification body?: | N/A |
| Please provide as much information about the certification board/body as possible.: | N/A |
| Where can information be found for upcoming peer support trainings?: | N/A |
| On average, how often are trainings held in your state?: | N/A |
| Training providers (vendors) and their contact information.: | N/A |
| What are the continuing education requirements?: | N/A |
| Who tracks CEUs?: | N/A |
| Is there a certification requirement for CPS Supervisors? If yes, provide details of requirements and relevant information.: | N/A |
| Additional specializations available for certified peer specialists:: | N/A |
| What are the different acronyms used to distinguish peer supporters and specific peer support specialties?: | N/A |
| Are Certified Peer Specialists services Medicaid reimbursable?: | N/A |
| How are peer support services paid for by the state? What specific Medicaid waivers are used, if any?: | N/A |
| Is digital peer support available? Medicaid reimbursable?: | N/A |
| Is there a statewide Peer Specialist organization?: | Yes |
| Name of Statewide Peer Specialists Organization: | The Association of South Dakota Peer Supporters |
| Peer Specialists Organization Website: | https://www.facebook.com/peersupportASDPS/?ref=page_internal |
| Peer Specialists Organization Primary Contact: | Loran Harris lleeharris562012@yahoo.com 605-723-6044 |
| Other relevant/helpful contacts:: | |
| Are there conferences held in the state specifically for Peer Supporters?: | N/A |
| Are there recognition or award opportunities for peer support specialists or Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?: | N/A |
| Helpful Websites/ References: | |
| Additional Info: | Only information about peer support services in SD were for ""Peer Recovery Support Services"" for substance use. Person to contact to confirm there isn't a Certified peer specialist program in SD - Loran Harris lleeharris562012@yahoo.com |
| If there are recent changes to the certification process due to COVID-19, are the changes permanent, temporary or other?: | N/A |
