CPSS- Certified Peer support specialist

What is a Certified Peer Support Specialist? CPSS

Certified Peer Support Specialists use their own lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges to support others on their recovery journey. They work with individuals and families to offer hope, understanding, and guidance, helping peers build resilience and achieve their goals.
For more information on what a CPSS does and provides, please click the More Information button below to visit Washington State Health Care Authority's Peer Specialist website.

How do I become a CPSS?

Follow the link below to find out more about what the journey to becoming a CPSS looks like and how to complete this process.

Tahoma Northwest looks forward to supporting you through your journey!

Upcoming 2026-2027 Trainings
At a glance

September
CPSS Hybrid
September 14-October 2

January
CPSS Virtual Training
January 4- 29

April
CPSS Virtual Training
April 5-30

October
Supervisor Training Virtual
October 19-23

February
Hybrid CPSS Training
February 8-26

May
CPSS Virtual Training
May 3-28

November/December
CPSS Hybrid
November 30- December 18

March
Virtual CACPS Training
March 15-26

Meet Our Training Partners

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Jones Community Solutions provides Consultation, Leadership Trainings & Community Hospitality to local organizations and the individuals and communities that utilize their services. With a focus on Intentional Peer Support, we meet you where you are and help you navigate community resources. Our goal is to provide both short-term and long-term solutions to immediate crisis situations.