Hawaii
Requirements:
- Be at least age eighteen (18) years of age or older
- Hold a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness or co-occurring disorder. A single, primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder does not meet certification requirements
- Self-identify as a person who has received or is receiving mental health or co-occurring services as part of his or her personal recovery process
- Have demonstrated a minimum of twelve consecutive months in self-directed recovery in the last two years. Self-directed recovery includes experience in leadership, advocacy, and peer support
- Successfully complete an AMHD OCA-approved Peer Specialist Training Program
- Lived experience, completeion of state approved training progam and exam
Continuing Education Requirements:
- 16 hours of CEU annually
Resources:
Certified Peer Specialist Program
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