Training and Event Signup
Please Note 2023 Price Increase: Trainings will go up to $550 for trainings taking place in 2023.
For details on upcoming training and events that require registration please visit our Eventbrite page. If you have any problems or questions,
Please contact Cindie DeMyer for more information:
(503) 363-3260 phone
(503) 585-0491 fax
To pay by check, please send payment to:
Project ABLE
Attn: Accounts Receivable
1599 State ST NE
Salem OR 97301
PSST Cost: $525.00
(includes course materials)
PSST 2022 Schedule
Via Zoom
- January 2022 (TBD)
Please contact Cindie DeMyer for more information:
(503) 363-3260 phone
(503) 585-0491 fax
To pay by check, please send payment to:
Project ABLE
Attn: Accounts Receivable
1599 State ST NE
Salem OR 97301
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
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
PSST Cost: $525.00
(includes course materials)
Click here to download the PSST Flyer
PSST 2021 Schedule
Via Zoom
- September 13th – 17th (Open)
- September 27th – October 1st (Open)
- October 11th – 15th (Open)
- October 25th – 29th (Open)
- November 1st – 5th (Open)
- November 15th – 19th (Open)
- December 13th – 17th (Open)
Please contact Cindie DeMyer for more information:
(503) 363-3260 phone
(503) 585-0491 fax
To pay by check, please send payment to:
Project ABLE
Attn: Accounts Receivable
1599 State ST NE
Salem OR 97301
Registration Information
Use the registration form at left (or above, if on mobile) or you can download a PDF document using the button below.