Military Designation

Eligibility

North Carolina has created a designation for CPSS with the name Military Designation for those with military experience.  Eligibility requirements for this designation include the following:

• Meeting requirements for PSS certification
• Having current or previous military service

Process

• Submission of a copy of a DD 214 form or Military ID

For new NCCPSS applicants or currently Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) interested in the Military Designation:

• Submission of NCCPSS certification application & necessary documents
• Submission of a copy of a DD 214 form or Military ID

Maintaining Designation (Recertification)

• 12 hours of human service, mental health, and/or substance use training at the time of recertification.
• 8 hours of military-specific training