Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health Specialization
Course runs twice a year, in spring and fall terms.
To view the current schedule visit the Schedule of Classes search the desired term and keyword Peer Support.
To register:
New students complete an application here: Apply be sure to select Non Degree Seeking, Community & Industry, Workforce Development as your major. After you’ve created an account and completed your admissions application, please send an email to communityeducation@roguecc.edu to be cleared to register.
Returning students, please send an email to communityeducation@roguecc.edu to be cleared to register. Be sure to indicate which class/s you are interested in taking.
Course #: 9.423
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Not be listed on the Medicaid provider exclusion list
- A self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services, or a person who has a family member with a mental health diagnosis.
Peer support specialists are usually employed by departments of mental and public health, clinics, community care organizations, or nonprofit organizations.
This 56-hour, non-credit course is offered as an in-class training. All class sessions take place at RCC Riverside Campus, HEC building. Attendance is mandatory for all sessions to receive a certificate of participation. For additional information and to put yourself on our interest list please contact our main office at 541-956-7303.