Coyote TaskForce’s Peer Support and Advocacy Training Program
Join us for our Peer Support and Advocacy Training (PSAT) program! The PSAT program is an six week course that combines classroom learning and hands-on practice for those who want to work as Peer Support Specialists.
Students will need to have obtained their high school diploma or GED prior to enrolling, be enrolled with AHCCCS (for BH students), have a referral from their behavioral health agency or Vocational Rehabilitation, be willing to self-identify as a peer with lived experience of mental illness and/or substance use, and be established sufficiently in their own recovery to assist others on their journey of wellness.
The class is held Monday through Thursday, 9 am–1 pm, in person at 66 E. Pennington St, Tucson, AZ, 85701.
Our next session will begin on Monday, May 5.
Please note that we typically have a waiting list, so we encourage all interested individuals to start the referral process as soon as possible by contacting their case manager and requesting a referral.
Students will receive:
Extensive classroom training
Small group practice and role-playing
First Aid and CPR certification
Mental Health First Aid training
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training
Healthcare documentation training
Additional one-on-one tutoring if needed outside of the classroom
An individualized Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) if requested
And much more!
To enroll, ask for a referral from your recovery coach or Vocational Rehabilitation counselor, stop by OPC in person to complete a self-referral form, or click here to complete a self-referral online!
