Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) – Supplemental

The MHPS Supplemental Training is a comprehensive curriculum approved by HHSC. After completing the course and passing the final knowledge assessment, students will be eligible to apply for certification as a Texas Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist through the Texas Certification Board.

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Overview

The RSPS (Recovery Support Peer Specialist) Specialty Training offers a tailored curriculum aimed at equipping individuals with the essential abilities and insights to adeptly assist those facing substance use challenges on their path to recovery. This training is specifically crafted for individuals who have personally encountered substance use challenges and aspire to use their unique lived experiences to help others on their self-directed paths to recovery.

What will you learn

RSPS (Recovery Support Peer Specialist) work overview, including historical context and foundations.

Values and ethics guiding RSPS, with emphasis on language’s impact in practice.

Five stages of the recovery process and their relevance to RSPS practice, incorporating active listening, holding space, and sharing snippets of personal stories for support.

Essential skills: active listening, holding space, group facilitation, promoting self-help, and understanding mental health systems’ impact on RSPS.

Significance of the environment in mental health, problem-solving, managing fear, holistic approach in RSPS practice.

Rise Recovery

Training Entity

Rise Recovery
Phone
210-227-2634
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.riserecovery.org/
About this course:

Date

Aug 15 - 24 2025

Time

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cost

$600.00

Details

Virtual,
Weekends
Pathway

Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS)

Duration

24 Hours

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