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| Is there a state-endorsed certification process?: | It's in process. |
| Does the state differentiate between Mental Health Peer Support Specialists and Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?: | yes |
| What are the educational requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?: | High school diploma |
| What are the personal requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?: | Lived experience (mental health, addiction or trauma) |
| What are the professional requirements needed to apply for a peer specialist training program?: | None, but experience a plus |
| What are the training requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist?: | Completion of Peer Support Specialist training, one year experience and passing a test. |
| What is the average cost for CPS training?: | $500 |
| Other potential funding sources.: | SAMHSA has funded past CPS trainings. |
| Is a background check required? If so, is a criminal record a disqualification for certification?: | Yes. Depends on the crime committed and how long ago it was. |
| Where can information be found for upcoming peer support trainings?: | http://backontrack684.org/ |
| Training providers (vendors) and their contact information.: | Peerlink; Intersections - Youth Peer Support. |
| Are Certified Peer Specialists services Medicaid reimbursable?: | In process. |
| Is digital peer support available? Medicaid reimbursable?: | Yes; not Medicaid reimbursable |
| Is there a statewide Peer Specialist organization?: | Yes. |
| Name of Statewide Peer Specialists Organization: | Back on Track |
| Peer Specialists Organization Website: | https://backontrack684.org/ |
| Peer Specialists Organization Primary Contact: | Mona Uli backontrack684@gmail.com POB 982637, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 |
