Agency Biography

Founded in 1991, the Health Education Council (HEC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization exists to cultivate health in under-served neighborhoods by leveraging the power of collaboration. HEC is a recognized leader in innovative peer-driven services and has decades of experience offering programs and training opportunities in the Sacramento region. Three times, in 2016, 2020, and 2023, HEC was named ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ by the California State Legislature.
HEC’s Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program provides a comprehensive 80-hour training through hybrid, in-person, and/or virtual zoom modality. The training program prepares peers to deliver valuable behavioral health support services by covering the 17 Core Competencies required for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training through self-reflection, skill building, practice sessions, and guided group exploration.

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Schedule

Training Method: In-Person / Online (live) / Hybrid 

Training Modality:  Cohort

Training Location(s):  Sacramento, CA

Training Length: 80 Hours

Training Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; potential evening and weekend cohorts based on interest.

Registration Capacity: 15 participants

Link to register for classes:
https://healthedcouncil.org/eventregistration/medi-cal-peer-support-specialist-certification-program.html