Certified Peer Specialist
Continuing education opportunities
The 2025 GMHCN Pre-Recorded CEU!
Check back regularly for new Pre-Recorded CEU opportunities and stay ahead in your professional development!
CEUs Unlocked: Navigating the Essentials
As 2025 begins, let’s take time to learn more about CEUs. This is a very important requirement for all CPS-MH, to obtain and submit your CEUs before or on December 31, 2025. If you do not earn your CEU in 2025, it cannot be used. GMHCN will provide information about our website, that will be easy to understand and explain the importance of these updates.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1) Learn where to find information about CEUs on GMHCN website
2) Learn where to submit CEU, via our JotForm
3) Learn how to navigate our website to find important information.
This webinar will offer 1 CEU.
Participants must watch the entire pre-recorded sessions and successfully pass the test to receive credit for the training.
Pre-Recorded training available until 11:59pm, Sunday, July 13th.
All CEUs will be issued within 30 business days after the video expiration date.
Ready for Reentry: What is the Forensic Peer Mentoring Program?
Successful reentry into the community after incarceration requires support, guidance, and access to resources. The Forensic Peer Mentoring Program provides individuals with lived experience in the justice system the opportunity to support and mentor those navigating reentry. This webinar will explore the role of forensic peer mentors, the impact of peer support in reducing recidivism, and how this program fosters long-term success for returning citizens.
Join us to gain insights into how forensic peer mentoring can transform lives, build resilience, and create pathways to successful reintegration.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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Define the Forensic Peer Mentoring Program and its role in the reentry process.
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Identify the key responsibilities and qualifications of forensic peer mentors.
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Explain how peer support contributes to reduced recidivism and successful reintegration.
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Explore best practices for implementing and expanding forensic peer mentoring initiatives.
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Recognize the value of lived experience in providing meaningful support to justice-involved individuals.
This webinar will offer 1 CEU
Participants must watch the entire pre-recorded sessions and successfully pass the test to receive credit for the training.
Pre-Recorded training available until 11:59pm, Sunday, July 13th.
All CEUs will be issued within 30 business days after the video expiration date.
Effectively Supporting Peers with Co-Occurring Diagnose
This training provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support peers who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Participants will explore the unique challenges faced by individuals with dual diagnoses, learn best practices for peer support, and develop strategies for fostering recovery-oriented, person-centered support. The training will also cover communication techniques, boundary setting, and self-care strategies for peer supporters.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Define co-occurring disorders and understand their impact on an individual’s recovery journey.
2. Identify common challenges and barriers faced by peers with dual diagnoses.
3. Utilize active listening and communication techniques to foster trust and connection.
4. Apply effective peer support strategies that promote recovery and well-being.
5. Recognize the importance of setting healthy boundaries in peer support roles.
6. Implement self-care practices to maintain personal well-being while supporting others.
7. Identify appropriate resources and referrals for individuals with co-occurring diagnoses.
This webinar will offer 1.5 CEUs
Participants must watch the entire pre-recorded sessions and successfully pass the test to receive credit for the training.
Pre-Recorded training available until 11:59pm, Sunday, July 13th.
All CEUs will be issued within 30 business days after the video expiration date.
SOAR: SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery Program
This introductory webinar provides a foundational overview of the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) program, a national initiative designed to increase access to Social Security disability benefits for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness and who have serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, or other disabling conditions. Participants will gain insight into the purpose, process, and proven outcomes of the SOAR model, and how it can be integrated into service delivery to improve client stability and recovery.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1) Describe the purpose and goals of the SOAR program and its relevance to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
2) Identify the key components of the SOAR model
3) Understand the eligibility criteria for SOAR
4) Learn how to access SOAR training and resources
This webinar will offer 1.0 CEUs
Participants must watch the entire pre-recorded sessions and successfully pass the test to receive credit for the training.
Pre-Recorded training available until 11:59pm, Thursday, July 24th.
All CEUs will be issued within 30 business days after the video expiration date.
Healthy Habits: Physical Exercise
Recording Coming Soon!
In 2025, we would like to focus on building a foundation of healthy habits to enhance our overall well-being and achieve our long-term goals. By establishing positive routines, we can cultivate discipline, self-control, and a more predictable lifestyle, leading to increased stability and a sense of accomplishment. We will be breaking our routines into section.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1) Learn how to set Healthy Habits
2) Learn ways to make sure you stay positive
3) Apply boundaries to maintain structure.
This webinar will offer 1.0 CEUs
Participants must watch the entire pre-recorded sessions and successfully pass the test to receive credit for the training.
Pre-Recorded training available until 11:59pm, Thursday, July 24th.
All CEUs will be issued within 30 business days after the video expiration date.