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Fundamentals of Peer Support
Curriculum by Rogue Retreat
New Each Morning offers Peer Support Specialist (PSS), Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) Training for Adult Addictions.
Now accepting applications!
Where:
The Giving Plate Distribution Center
Community Room
1212 NE 1st Street, Bend, OR 97701
When:
June 5-7, 13 & 14, 2025
8:30am - 5:00pm all 5 days (Lunch included)
A Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is someone who has lived experience with addiction, mental health challenges, or other life struggles and has been trained to provide support to others facing similar challenges. They use their personal recovery journey to inspire, guide, and empower others in recovery.
Key Roles of a Peer Support Specialist:
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Offering encouragement and understanding through shared experiences.
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Assisting individuals in accessing community services, treatment, and support groups.
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Helping clients speak up for their needs and supporting them in their recovery goals.
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Modeling recovery and resilience to encourage personal growth.
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Leading or co-leading support groups, recovery meetings, or wellness activities.
Training & Certification
In Oregon, Peer Support Specialists must complete state-approved training and certification through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). New Each Morning offers training and certification for Adult Addiction Recovery (for individuals with substance use disorder experience).
Participants will learn:
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To recognize conscious bias, stigmas, and labels
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The components, core values, and guiding principals of recovery
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Tools for effective communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention
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To understand the stages of recovery and stages of change
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From PSS/CRM workers in the community
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An increased awareness of culture, power, and privilege
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About addressing ethical and boundary issues
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How to incorporate trauma-informed care into a peer support approach
**Pre-work required
Approximately 2-3 hours pre-work must be completed and certificates emailed prior to start of training.
Why Peer Support Matters
Research shows that peer support improves recovery outcomes by reducing relapse rates, increasing engagement in treatment, and fostering a sense of belonging. Because peers have firsthand knowledge of the recovery process, they build strong, trusting relationships with those they support.
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Tuition $495
For June 2025 Training
(Service fees apply)
Cost includes 40 hours of certified training, PSS manual, opportunity for both PSS and CRM certification, continental breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks.
This training program has been approved by the Oregon Health Authority to provide certification training for Traditional Health Workers. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about Oregon’s Traditional Health Worker training & certification program, contact THW.Program@state.or.us
For more info or questions, please contact us.
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