Agency Biography

The Los Angeles County Partner Training Academy (PPTA) has worked to define the role of Parent Partners (PP)/Peer Support Specialists (PSS), establish the competencies necessary for training PPs/PSSs, and shift the culture surrounding the integration of PPs/PSSs into treatment teams throughout LA County since 2014.

The PPTA strives to support a working culture where PPs/PSSs are supported by training, knowledgeable supervisors & administrators, and informed policies, that promote the delivery of excellent impactful services to families.

The PPTA training consist of several components initially developed through a process of focus groups with PPs/PSSs throughout Los Angeles County and in collaboration with a certified Federation of Families consultant. The PPTA Medi-CAL Peer Support Specialist (MPSS) “Essential Skills” training encompasses all competencies identified by the Federation of Families and the State of California to the needs of our Parent Partners and families throughout Los Angeles County.

The PPTA trainings are provided free of charge exclusively to PPs/PSSs working for either Los Angeles DMH contracted providers or directly operated clinics.

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Training Schedule

Training Method: Cohort

Training Modality:  In Person, Online (live)

Training Location(s):  Los Angeles County

Training Length: 14 days

Training Hours: Hours vary, approximately 7.5 hours per day 

Registration Capacity: 30 students maximum

Link to register for classes: The PPTA trainings are available only to Directly Operated and Contracted Peer Support Staff.