Project ABLE provides Core Peer Training approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

Individuals who complete the 40-hour PSST training are eligible to become Oregon State Certified Peer Support Specialists under the Traditional Health Worker (THW) program.

PSST is a one week exciting and interactive course focused on recovery themes such as:

Recovery Culture: eliminating power dynamics
History of Mental Illness and Addictions Treatment: understanding where we came from and how far we have to go
Mental Health and Addictions Recovery: components of recovery
Healthy Boundaries: avoiding the rescue triangle
Psychological Trauma: compassionate approach
Peer Support: wellness and self-care
Communication: intentional listening
Documentation: knowing the law while staying true to peer support

Project ABLE provides scholarship opportunities to Oregon Veterans, older adults experiencing substance use, individuals experiencing homelessness, individuals experiencing opioid use, and individuals experiencing recent incarceration. Please contact the Program Director for scholarship eligibility and requirements.

DUE TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) WE WILL BE RESCHEDULING ALL OUR PSS TRAININGS TO BE CONDUCTED ONLINE VIA ZOOM. TRAINING DATES ARE COMING SOON FOR 2021 SO BE SURE TO CONTINUE CHECKING BACK HERE FOR OUR NEXT VIRTUAL TRAINING DATES. THANK YOU.

PSST Registration

Peer Support Specialist Training (PSST) Registration

PSST Registration Form
Please complete and submit the registration form. We will contact you to confirm your training registration once we receive payment.
Training Type*
Please read and confirm the Training Type Confirmation.
- Individuals completing Project ABLE's Peer Support Specialist Training (PSST) are eligible to become certified as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to work with Adults in Mental Health through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
Personal lived experience training requirement*
Peer Support Specialist (PSS) means an individual providing services to another individual who shares similar life experience. Please choose the option(s) applicable to meet the Peer Support Specialist definition requirement.
- A self-identified individual currently or formerly receiving mental health services.
Participant Name*
Phone*
Email Address*
Training Date & Location
Please chose a training date and location. Training dates do not show on this form when they are full, if you are unable to register for a training please choose a different date.
Training Program*
- Peer Support Specialist Training (PSST)
Training Dates*
Training Cost
PSST Fee is $525.00 (All registration fees include a $50 non-refundable deposit) PSST Early Bird Fee is $475.00 (Payment must be received by Project ABLE three weeks prior to the training. In the case the payment is not received three weeks prior to the training date, individual will be invoiced for the remaining amount of training. * Please see our training cancellation & refund policy
Method of Payment*
- Pay by Invoice
- Pay with a Check
- Pay by Scholarship Code
After submitting, expect an email invoice within the next few days. Call Carrie Winkler at 503.363.3260 with questions.
To pay by check, make payable to Project ABLE and mail to 1599 State Street NE Salem OR 97301. Individuals and organizations sending payments by mail, please mark the check with the name of the participant so we may credit your account accurately.
Pay by Scholarship Code*
Name of Organization paying for Training
Please provide the name of the organization responsible for paying for your training.
Vocational Rehabilitation Participants
Please submit AFP number for Vocational Rehabilitation Participants.
Questions or Comments?
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

PSST Cost: $525.00
(includes daily lunch and course materials)

Click here to download the PSST Flyer

PSST 2020 Schedule

Salem

Registration Closed (Next class to be announced)

McMinnville

Registration Closed (Next class to be announced)

Please contact Cindie DeMyer for more information:
(503) 363-3260 phone
(503) 585-0491 fax

PSST Cost: $525.00
(includes daily lunch and course materials)

Click here to download the PSST Flyer

PSST 2020 Schedule

Salem

November TBD, 2020 (Pending state restrictions on gatherings)

McMinnville

October TBD, 2020 (Full)

Please contact Cindie DeMyer for more information:
(503) 363-3260 phone
(971) 239-8848 cell

Registration Information

Use the registration form at left (or above, if on mobile) or you can download a PDF document using the button below.

Download Form

PSST Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must identify as a mental health or addictions peer in recovery defined by OHA
Participants must complete 40 training hours and pass end of course assessment to be eligible for the Peer Support Specialist Certification through OHA.

Project ABLE supports all training participants with the certification process.

Specific Oregon Health Authority (OHA) certification requirements for Traditional Health Workers (THW’s) may be found here:

OHA Certified Peer Support Specialist Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- You must Not be listed on the Medicaid provider exclusion list
- You must identify as a peer under one or more of the following:
  - A self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; or
  - A self-identified person in recovery from an addiction disorder, who meets the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and other drug treatment programs (2 years); and
  - Successfully complete the required training offered by an OHA approved training program for Peer Support Specialist
- Complete an OHA application and send it to the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI)
- The application form is on the OHA OEI website: http://www.oregon.gov/oha/oei/Pages/Traditional-Health-Worker-Program.aspx
- Pass a criminal history background check administered by the OHA background check unit (BCU)
- If you have questions about the background check process, contact the Background Check Unit at 503.378.5470 or 888.272.5545 or http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/chc/Pages/tools.aspx

Peer Support Specialist Training