OVERVIEW
In 2009, Painted Brain (PB) began utilizing the arts and training to support people with mental health and substance use challenges.
We are a leader in innovative peer-driven services and training in behavioral health, digital literacy, and the arts.
Our reach and staff are representative of the diverse communities throughout California, including the LGBTQ+, reentry, disability, and ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
Our peer-run program is a trusted provider of services that has been transforming lives in California for over a decade.
A LEADER IN THE INDUSTRY
Painted Brain’s MediCal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training program prepares peers to deliver valuable behavioral health support services by covering the required Peer Support Specialist 17 Core Competencies required for MediCal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training through self-reflection, skill building, practice sessions, and guided group exploration.
Testimonials
Training Method(s): Online only (LMS system plus virtual classroom)
Training Modality: Cohort Style
Training Length: Varies
⏰ Registration Capacity: 20 students maximum per cohort
Class Start Dates:
Fall – T/W/Th ⏰ 9AM-5:30PM for 3 weeks 🗓️ September 5 – 29
Fall – M/T/W/Th ⏰ 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM for 3 weeks 🗓️ September 5 – 28
Fall – 🗓️ October/November – Saturdays ⏰ 9:00AM-5:30PM for 10 weeks (TBD: this will start on October 7 and last for 10 Saturdays until early December)
Fall – M/T/W/Th – 🗓️ October/November Evenings ⏰ 5:30-8:00PM for 8 weeks
Fall – Weekdays 🗓️ October/November – ⏰ 9AM-5:30PM
Fall – M/T/W/Th 🗓️ October/November – Evenings ⏰ 5:30-8:00PM for 8 weeks
To Register for Classes or for More Information:
https://paintedbrain.org/peer-support-specialist-certification
Contact Person:
Tiffany Elliott, Training Program Manager
Phone: (213) 297-1513
Email: peersupporttraining@paintedbrain.org
(Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
LEARNING RESOURCES AND ADDITIONAL READINGS
What Makes Someone Suited to Mental Health Care Work?
Working in mental health can be a complicated and varied career - however, for the right professional, it can provide invaluable opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the issues that many individuals face throughout their lives. With an estimated one in...
What Do Peer Support Specialists Do
Living in an increasingly fast-paced and demanding world, it's no wonder many people feel isolated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. Luckily, a compassionate, empathetic person can make all the difference in times of emotional distress or crisis. Enter the peer support...
What Makes a Good Peer Support Specialist?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that there were around 126,700 community health workers in the United States in 2021. Among this number are peer support specialists who feel a sense of fulfillment by improving the lives of others. If you’re a mental...
