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The Office of Substance Use and Mental Health CE Information

The Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (OSUMH) is Utah’s public mental health and substance use authority. This office consults and coordinates with federal, state, and local partners regarding programs and services. The office also contracts for substance use and mental health programs funded with state and federal funds.

A Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is an individual who uses their lived experience in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorder, in addition to skills learned in a formal training, to deliver services promoting recovery and resiliency.

A Family Peer Support Specialist (FPSS) is a primary caregiver who has “lived experience” of being actively involved in raising a child who experiences emotional, behavioral, mental health and/or substance use challenges. Family Peer Support Specialist has experience navigating child-serving systems and has received specialized training to empower other families who are raising children with similar experiences.

Board Contact Info

Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH)
Attn: Utah Certified Peer Support Specialist Program
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-538-3939.
Email: [email protected]

https://sumh.utah.gov/education/certification/peersupportspecialists/

Applies To:

  • Utah Peer Support Specialists
    • CPSS
    • FPSS
Select credential:

Certified Peer Support Specialist

INITIAL:

Successful completion of a 40-hour training program administered by the board. https://sumh.utah.gov/education/certification/peersupportspecialists/

RECERTIFICATION:

20 CE hours every 24 months including:

  • At least 6 hours in Peer Support Services
  • 2 hours in Ethics
  • 1 hour in Suicide Prevention
  • Up to 11 hours in General Health and/or Substance Use Disorder Topics
Initial Credential
40 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

No You cannot use online courses for your initial CPSS credential.

Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your CPSS credential.

Impact CE offers 20 courses applicable to this credential.

Here are a few examples, or you can view all 20 courses

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Family Peer Support Specialist

INITIAL:

Successful completion of a 40-hour training program. https://sumh.utah.gov/education/certification/peersupportspecialists/

RECERTIFICATION:

20 CE hours every 24 months including:

  • At least 6 hours in Peer Support Services
  • 2 hours in Ethics
  • 1 hour in Suicide Prevention
  • Up to 11 hours in General Health and/or Substance Use Disorder Topics
Initial Credential
40 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

No You cannot use online courses for your initial FPSS credential.

Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your FPSS credential.

Impact CE offers 20 courses applicable to this credential.

Here are a few examples, or you can view all 20 courses

View All 20 Courses

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Disclaimer

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