Fully trained peer support team members must be approved by our commissioner before they conduct training. 

State statute outlines the 30 hours of training that peer support team members must take. Of the 30 hours required training, a minimum of 16 hours training must be conducted “in person” while the remainder may be provided through an “online format.” A test must be included to evaluate the “online” portion of the training. The training must be completed within one year.

The approval process includes a review of the trainer qualifications, training learning objectives and lesson plans by the commissioner or their designee.

The training needs to include the following topics: