Peer Services: Peer Specialists

There are two types of certified peer specialists in Wisconsin.

• Certified peer specialist: An individual with experience in the mental health and substance use services system trained to provide support to others struggling to find a path to recovery.
  • Certified Peer Specialist Scope of Practice, P-00972 (PDF)
  • Certified Peer Specialist Code of Ethics, P-00972A (PDF)
  • Certified Peer Specialist Core Competencies, P-00972B (PDF)
• Certified parent peer specialist: An individual with experience raising a child with behavioral health challenges trained to use their experience navigating services in support of other parents.
  • Certified Parent Peer Specialist Code of Ethics, P-01081 (PDF)
  • Certified Parent Peer Specialist Core Competencies, P-01081A (PDF)
  • Certified Parent Peer Specialist Continuing Education, P-01081B (PDF)
  • Certified Parent Peer Specialist Scope of Practice, P-01081C (PDF)

Certification is awarded after successful completion of a training course and passage of an exam.

Certified peer specialists and certified parent peer specialists are employed by providers of mental health and substance use services. Ask your provider about whether a peer specialist is available to support your journey to recovery.

Training courses

Many organizations sponsor training courses for certified peer specialists and certified parent peer specialists. Visit the Wisconsin Peer Specialist website for information on upcoming certified peer specialist and certified parent peer specialist trainings.​