Description: This 2022 webinar was intended for employers or prospective employers in an OMH-run program or in an Office of Mental Health-funded, -licensed, and -designated program to learn about the training and certification/credentialing process and requirements for all three OMH (Mental Health) Peer Credentials:

• New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
• Youth Peer Advocate (YPA)
• Family Peer Advocate (FPA)

Presenters: Amanda Saake, Amy Spagnolo, Rita Cronise, Maryam Husamudeen, Tanya Stevens, Susan Burger, Lydia Franco, Robbie Lettieri

Please note: This session does not address the substance use recovery peer certification (CRPA). For more information, you can follow up with the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).

Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers (ASAP) of New York State Certification Board

At a Glance (Order of Presentations)

New York Certified Peer Specialist (adult mental health)

• Academy of Peer Services
• New York Peer Specialist Certification Board

Youth Peer Advocate Credential

• Families Together of New York State
• Community Technical Assistance Center

Family Peer Advocate Credentials

• Families Together of New York State
• Community Technical Assistance Center