Yes — Impact CE credit is accepted for this license.
Alabama | Addictions | Peer Support Specialists
Alabama Department of Mental Health
Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
- Total Hours Required
- 16 CE credit hours
- May Be Online / Home Study
- All 16 100% of the cycle, no cap
- Our Courses That Count
- 9
Credentials This Covers
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
Peer Support Specialist
Initial certification is earned through the ADMH Certified Recovery Support Specialist Training Program: https://mh.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Guidelines_and_Requirements_of_the_AL_CertifiedPeerSpecialistsTrainingProgram.pdf
Participation in the Alabama Certified Specialist Training Program requires a significant and long term commitment of time and energy. You are expected to participate in the full five days of training, including evening sessions, complete assigned homework, and you are expected to take the final exam.
Quarterly Continuing Education Training attendance is required to maintain certification.
Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)
Peer Support Specialist
Initial certification is earned through the ADMH Certified Recovery Support Specialist Training Program: https://mh.alabama.gov/certified-recovery-support-specialist-training-program/
Once certified, a Certified Recovery Support Specialist must obtain sixteen (16) education hours each year by the deadline of December 31st. Currently, the only trainings accepted are provided by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).
About This Approval
Initial certification is earned through the ADMH Certified Recovery Support Specialist Training Program: https://mh.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Guidelines_and_Requirements_of_the_AL_CertifiedPeerSpecialistsTrainingProgram.pdf
Participation in the Alabama Certified Specialist Training Program requires a significant and long term commitment of time and energy. You are expected to participate in the full five days of training, including evening sessions, complete assigned homework, and you are expected to take the final exam.
Quarterly Continuing Education Training attendance is required to maintain certification.
For additional information contact:
Office of Peer Programs
1-800-832-0952 | 334-242-3456
[email protected]
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Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)Initial certification is earned through the ADMH Certified Recovery Support Specialist Training Program: https://mh.alabama.gov/certified-recovery-support-specialist-training-program/
Once certified, a Certified Recovery Support Specialist must obtain sixteen (16) education hours each year by the deadline of December 31st. Currently, the only trainings accepted are provided by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). No other hours will be accepted.
Courses That Count
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Board Contact
- Board
- Alabama Department of Mental Health
Alabama Department of Mental Health
100 North Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
General Inquiries: [email protected]
Main Office: 1-800-367-0955 | 334-242-3454
Office of Peer Programs: 1-800-832-0952 | 334-242-3456
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