Minnesota has two peer certifications: Mental Health Peer Specialist (state-administered, primary diagnosis of mental illness required, training free and virtual through Recovery Innovations of AZ) and Recovery Peer Specialist for substance use (MN Certification Board, 46 hours training, $250 exam…
Duur: Varies (MH: included in virtual training; Recovery: 46 hours)
Minnesota has two peer certifications: Mental Health Peer Specialist (state-administered, primary diagnosis of mental illness required, training free and virtual through Recovery Innovations of AZ) and Recovery Peer Specialist for substance use (MN Certification Board, 46 hours training, $250 exam fee, 1 year sobriety required). Also: Family Peer Specialist specialty. No educational requirements for MH peers. Continuing education tracked by MCB for recovery peers. Services are Medicaid reimbursable (Medicaid rehabilitation services option). Annual Wellness in the Woods peer conference. Approximately 3,004 peer specialists in Minnesota (2024).