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Alabama Department of Mental Health CE Information

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

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.

Board Contact Info

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

Applies To:

  • Alabama Peer Support Specialists
    • CPS
    • CRSS
Select credential:

Certified Peer 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.

Credential Renewal
16 CE credit hours required for renewal.

No You can't use online courses for renewing your CPS credential.

Impact CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.

No courses found

We don't currently have any courses available for this approval board.

Certified Recovery 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).

Initial Credential
40 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

No You cannot use online courses for your initial CRSS credential.

Credential Renewal
16 CE credit hours required for renewal.

No You can't use online courses for renewing your CRSS credential.

Impact CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.

No courses found

We don't currently have any courses available for this approval board.

Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

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1.5 CE credit hour
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Reading Online
$13.50

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Self-Paced Course

1 CE credit hour
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Reading Online
$9

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Self-Paced Course

1.25 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Cultural Diversity; Addictions, Substance Use; Application to Practice; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$11.25

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Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Ethics; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Recorded Webinar
$57

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Self-Paced Course

1.75 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Suicide; Cultural Diversity; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$15.75

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Self-Paced Course

1 CE credit hour
Gender Issues; Cultural & Racial Diversity; Ethics; Cultural Diversity; Ethics; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$9

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Self-Paced Course

1.25 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Application to Practice; Suicide; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$11.25

A Paradigm Shift-Relationships in Trauma-Informed Mental Health Services

Self-Paced Course

1.25 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Application to Practice; Peer Recovery; Peer Support; Clinical Disorders (Adult)
Reading Online
$11.25

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