California Mental Health Services Authority

Training Providers for Specializations

The training for specialized peer work builds on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. This training is not endorsed as stand-along training or to be taken prior to the core training. The training is endorsed for individuals with Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification.

Below you will find the CalMHSA approved providers for specialization training. 
Sort by specialization by clicking the column header arrows. 

Provider - Click for Information!Provider Location (In Person Centers)Specialization(s) *Training MethodTraining ModalityTraining HoursTraining Length
Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (Crestwood Recovery Resilience Solutions - CRRS)Sacramento, CA PG- Online- Cohort StyleVaries 2 or 4 weeks long
Los Angeles County Partner Training Academy (PPTA)Lancaster, CAPG- In person
- Online
- Cohort StyleHalf or Full Days76 Hours
Riverside University Health System – Behavioral HealthDowntown Riverside, Indio, Hemet, CAPG- In person- Cohort StyleM - F
8:30a-5:00p
5 days in total (40 hours)
SycamoresLos Angeles, CAPG- Online- Cohort StyleT - TH
9:00a - 5:00p
40 Hours
Tarzana Treatment Centers College (TTCC)Woodland Hills and Watts, CAPG- In person
- Online
- Cohort Style
- Individual
Varies Varies
* Specialization CodesPG - Parent, Caregiver, Family Member peer work trainingIC = In Crisis peer work trainingUH = Unhoused peer work trainingJI = Justice involved peer work training
Additional training providers for specializations coming soon!!
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