The planning committee for the NC “One Community in Recovery” Conference is excited to announce the dates for our 14th annual program.
The conference will be held in person at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro-Airport from March 1-3, 2023.
For more information, please check this page: https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/onecommunity
Welcome to the NC Certified Peer Support Specialist Program
Who is a Peer Support Specialist?
Peer Support Specialists are people living in recovery with mental illness and / or substance use disorder and who provide support to others whom can benefit from their lived experiences. The North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist Program provides acknowledgment that the peer has met a set of requirements necessary to provide support to individuals with mental health or substance use disorder.
Vision for Peer Support in North Carolina
To develop a qualified Peer Support Specialist workforce that has the support, access, credibility, competency, respect and the valued role within the mental health and substance use disorder service delivery system to positively impact the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. This is accomplished through the NC Certified Peer Support Specialist Program.