Medi-Cal Peer Support Training

The comprehensive 80‑hour Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist training is grounded in the recovery model and emphasizes ethics, effective communication, and trauma‑informed care and services. This program is designed for individuals with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery, providing the knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue state certification and begin a meaningful career within the public mental health system.

We offer multiple training formats in English and Spanish to support a variety of learning styles and schedules, ensuring you can find the option that works best for you.

Explore the upcoming cohorts below and begin your path toward becoming a certified Peer Support Specialist.

What is Asynchronous?

There are no mandatory real-time meetings, giving you the flexibility to access materials online at your own pace. Fully self-paced, 30-day access. On Learning Platform (Canvas).

What is Hybrid?

Offers both in-person sessions and digital coursework for flexibility, typically requiring fewer scheduled meetings. On Zoom with a trainer on Monday & Wednesday, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. On Learning Platform (Canvas) Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

What is Synchronous?

Meet in real-time online (Zoom) with a trainer, Monday - Friday, at specific, scheduled times (9 AM - 1 PM) for live interaction, Q&A, and group activities.
March 2026
16 March - 13 April
All Day

Asynchronous: March 16 – April 13, 2026

16 March - 13 April
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Synchronous: March 16 – April 13, 2026

16 March - 13 April
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sincrónico (Español): 16 de Marzo – 13 de Abril de 2026

16 March - 13 April
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Hybrid: March 16 – April 13, 2026

April 2026
27 April - 26 May
All Day

Asynchronous: April 27 – May 26, 2026

27 April - 26 May
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Synchronous: April 27 – May 26, 2026

27 April - 26 May
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sincrónico (Español): 27 de Abril – 26 de Mayo de 2026

27 April - 26 May
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Hybrid: April 27 – May 26, 2026

June 2026
01 - 30 June
All Day

Asynchronous: June 1 – June 30, 2026

01 - 30 June
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Synchronous: June 1 – June 30, 2026

01 - 30 June
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sincrónico (Español): 1 de Junio – 30 de Junio de 2026

01 - 30 June
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Hybrid: June 1 – June 30, 2026

July 2026
13 July - 10 August
All Day

Asynchronous: July 13 – August 10, 2026

13 July - 10 August
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Synchronous: July 13 – August 10, 2026

13 July - 10 August
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sincrónico (Español): 13 de Julio – 10 de Agosto de 2026

13 July - 10 August
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Hybrid: July 13 – August 10, 2026

August 2026
31 August - 29 September
All Day

Asynchronous: August 31 – September 29, 2026

31 August - 29 September
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Synchronous: August 31 – September 29, 2026

31 August - 29 September
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sincrónico (Español): 31 de Agosto – 29 de Septiembre de 2026

31 August - 29 September
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Hybrid: August 31 – September 29, 2026

October 2026
05 October - 03 November
All Day

Asynchronous: October 5 – November 3, 2026

05 October - 03 November
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Synchronous: October 5 – November 3, 2026

05 October - 03 November
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sincrónico (Español): 5 de Octubre – 3 de Noviembre de 2026

05 October - 03 November
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Hybrid: October 5 – November 3, 2026

November 2026
16 November - 17 December
All Day

Asynchronous: November 16 – December 17, 2026

16 November - 17 December
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Synchronous: November 16 – December 17, 2026

16 November - 17 December
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sincrónico (Español): 16 de Noviembre – 17 de Diciembre de 2026

16 November - 17 December
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Hybrid: November 16 – December 17, 2026

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