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Congratulations! You have chosen to take the first step in embarking on a career in Peer Support.
Peer Support Specialists are an extremely important part of the Behavioral Health System of Care, and your application is the first step in becoming a part of that.
Before applying for Peer Support Specialist training, please know that the Peer Support Specialist training is a 50-hour course. You will be expected to participate fully in class each day, and there are several hours of homework each night. It is a very intensive training and requires a large amount of effort and dedication to complete. Please consider this carefully before applying.
In order to be eligible for the training, applicants must meet minimum eligibility criteria which include being at least 18 years of age, having at least a high school diploma or GED, having a lived experience with behavioral health challenges, and having at least twelve (12) months of continuous demonstrated recovery. When filling out the application please read all questions carefully, and answer fully, either typing or printing your answers. Please do not leave any questions unanswered. We will not accept illegible or incomplete applications.
If you are already employed as a Peer Support Specialist, or your participation in the training will be sponsored by an organization, make certain to have your employer or sponsoring organization fill out the final page of this application. OnTrack Wellness and Recovery Center will offer PSS 50-hour training at a cost of $360.00 per person plus $30.00 Training Manual ($390.00) and receive your additional 20 hours of WRAP training for $175.00. Certified Funds Only, No Personal Checks or CASH accepted, or cash given to Instructor. We also accept Credit or Debit Card payments by phone by calling 910-488-8881. A full refund is given back ONLY when the PSS class is canceled. The registration fee supplements the overall training costs for the instructors, and training materials. The registration fee must be submitted before the Peer Support Specialist can attend the training.
Applications will be scored by a committee. Those who are already employed as Peer Support Specialists will have priority. If you are accepted, you will have 5 days from notification to notify us whether you will be able to attend. If you have not notified us within 5 days of your acceptance, your slot will be awarded to someone else. Thank you in advance for your interest in the Peer Support Specialist program and for your commitment to a future focused on recovery, resiliency, and wellness for North Carolina.
Sincerely,
Annie R. Hasan, Ed.D Course Developer
Complete the Cancellation Request Form and email it to OnTrack Wellness and Recovery Center to obtain a refund or request another training date. No telephone cancellations will be accepted.
A full and complete refund will be given if the following occurs:
• A class is canceled in advance by the course owner due to class attendance;
• A class cannot be completed by the training entity due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., weather event, sickness, etc.);
• A training participant withdraws in writing at least three weeks before the first day of class; or
• In Other unforeseen circumstances where justice requires a refund (extenuating medical circumstances where immediate communication is not available) can have the option to take another class upon your chosen later or location.
• If for any reason, class is canceled, OnTrack Wellness and Recovery Center will notify the participant within 48 hours of cancellation by phone or verified email, and the participant must confirm receipt of the notice. In addition, OnTrack Wellness and Recovery Center will send a follow-up email providing training participants with options to participate in a later class or receive a refund.
• Cancellations received after 24 hours of the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund. The participant has the option of (1) substituting another person to attend, or (2) applying the credit balance toward future courses. Refunds will not be available to registrants who do not give advance notice of cancellation and who do not give advance notice of cancellation and who do not show up at the event.
• If the participant is unable to attend class after registering and paying, you will receive a partial refund minus a 35% administrative fee if you cancel within 24 hours. Otherwise, you will receive a 35% refund if cancellation is after the 24-hour deadline. After registering you can change classes one time prior to the class start date. If you are unable to attend the second 50-hour class you are registered for, you forfeit your payment and will have to pay for another class.
• Cancellations will be accepted via fax or email and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
• All refund requests must be made by the member or credit card holder. Refund requests must include the name of the member and/or transaction number.
• Refunds will be issued by refund check within 30 business days.
I certify that I have given true, accurate, and complete information on thisform to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I am at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of one year of demonstrated continuous and current recovery before applying for certification. I also certify/understand that I must have lived experience with behavioral health challenges (mental health and/or substance use) to receive North Carolina’s Certified Peer Support Specialist Certification. I understand that any false information or omissions may be grounds for rejection of my application or corrective action. I certify that I have only acted in ways that did not abuse, neglect, or exploit any consumer or family member situation in my role as a Peer Support Specialist.
CANCELLATION: If OnTrack Wellness and Recovery Center has less than five people present on the first day of class, the class will be canceled. If for any reason, class is canceled, OnTrack Wellness and Recovery Center will notify the participant within 48 hours of cancellation by phone or verified email, and the participant must confirm receipt of the notice. In addition, OnTrack Wellness and Recovery Center will send a follow-up email providing training participants with options to participate in a later class or receive a refund. Please do not pay for a class that you are not sure you want to take; a 35% administrative fee will be charged.
REFUND POLICY: If a classis canceled due to lack of attendance, the participant will be contacted by phone or verified email and must confirm receipt of the notice within 48 hours of canceling an approved 50-hour training. A follow-up email will be provided to notify participants of the option to participate in a later class or receive a full refund.
