MPN is the leader in recovery and behavioral health peer support training. Our first PS 101 was in 2015. We were training peer supporters before Montana recognized certification. MPN was instrumental in the development of behavioral health peer support specialists and led the original Peer Support Task Force 2012-2015. We have the most sought-after training because our curriculum features in person real world role plays that allow participants to practice their new skills and fosters unique approaches to supporting peers. We include content that only experience with building, developing, and running peer support programs can bring. MPN has been a ground breaker in peer support workforce development.
Don’t be fooled by clinicians who think they understand the recovery experience and can teach you effective peer support. The truth is they can’t. Only those who have worked in this role as a peer supporter can. That’s MPN.
Our work speaks for itself:
- #1 peer support training in Montana
- 4.5 stars review rating
- 10 years’ experience training behavioral health peer supporters
- 1000+ peer supporters trained
About PS101
This empowering and highly interactive training includes topics such as: whole health recovery, one-on-one work, support group facilitation, ethics and standards, confidentiality, change model, recovery concepts and much, much more. This unique training experience provides hands on learning, role play examples, and group discussion that isn't available in online or computer based trainings and a personal connection to other peer supporters around the state.
Ps191 is designed to allow the participant to develop core competencies of peer support, gain better understanding of their own recovery story, build upon strengths, network with other peer supporters and understand the important role peer support can play in the recovery process. Upon successful completion of this training participants will receive a certificate of completion from Montana's Peer Network. This course meets the National Practice Standards for Peer Supporters and the guideline set up by the Montana Peer Support Task Force and the guidelines for Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist Certification.
You must complete an application to be considered for PS101. If your application is accepted, you will receive a list of available course dates and be required to pay a $50 non refundable registration fee.
You must have an overall score of 80% to pass the course. This includes homework, class participation, and the final exam.
You will receive a certificate of course completion to submit with your Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist application