Certification Track A

With the implementation of the standardized curriculum, the NCCPSS Program now provides two certification tracks: Track A and Track B. Both tracks will run simultaneously during the transition period and will remain available until all currently approved courses expire in December 2029. Once those courses expire, Track A will be the only pathway to certification.

Please note the following essential details: Participants may choose ONLY one track, either Certification Track A or Certification Track B, but not both. Applicants must follow the same track they initially started with during the certification process.

Foundation of Peer Support Certification Training - Total of 60 hours split into two different parts (Part I and Part II)

Foundations of Peer Support Part I (online - 20 hours): Applicants wanting to take the new NCCPSS Certification Foundation of Peer Support (Part I) must review detailed information here. Applicants must complete the ONLINE APPLICATION first to access and complete the course. Once approved Program Staff will provide instructions on how to complete.

Foundations of Peer Support Part II (in-person - 40 hours): Applicants wanting to take one of the below trainings MUST FIRST complete the Foundations of Peer Support (Part I) Online and then contact the trainer to register for Part II.

Registration for this course requires completion of the online Foundations of Peer Support (Part I) Online Training. Please email the trainer listed below to register and provide them with:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Certificate of Completion - Foundations of Peer Support (Part I)

Once the course has been completed, the applicant will receive an evaluation from the NCCPSS Program to complete and receive their certificate.

NOTE: A minimum of five participants must be present on the first day to start training. If there are fewer than five participants, the trainer must cancel the class.

Title Track Starts Location Cost Contact Person
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-06-2026 08:00:AM TO: 03-15-2026 05:00:PM

Mount Olive Fellowship Hall

64 Mount Olive Church Road

Asheville, NC 28804

$0.00 Tyler Grooms and Ryan Williams
Grooms041292@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-06-2026 08:00:AM TO: 03-15-2026 05:00:PM

1845 Brevard Rd

Arden, NC 28704

$0.00 Jennifer Melton
jennifer.melton@abccm.org
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-06-2026 08:30:AM TO: 03-15-2026 05:30:PM

***TRAINING IS FULL***

$0.00 Dorel Clayton
dorelclaytoncpsstrainings@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-06-2026 06:00:PM TO: 03-15-2026 06:00:PM

***Location Change to the following:

8025 Northpoint Blvd. 

 Winston Salem, NC 27106 

$0.00 Alphonso Thomas
appletreetransitions@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-09-2026 08:00:AM TO: 03-13-2026 05:00:PM

Goodwill Career Center

1457 N. Bridge St.

Elkin NC, 28621

$0.00 Anita Bacon
anitabacon24@yahoo.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-09-2026 07:30:AM TO: 03-13-2026 04:30:PM

801 Princess Street

Suite 103

Wilmington NC, 28401

$0.00 Dwight Hale
halenessdevelopment@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-13-2026 08:00:AM TO: 03-22-2026 05:00:PM

 Capturing Hearts 

1712 W 6th St 

Greenville, NC 27834

$0.00 Laura Oxyer
lcatlefler@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-13-2026 08:00:AM TO: 03-22-2026 05:00:PM

576 E. Fleming Dr.

 Morganton NC, 28655

$0.00 Karen Russell
rcc@bucm.net
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-16-2026 08:00:AM TO: 03-20-2026 05:00:PM

118 Peace St. (Upstairs)
N. Wilkesboro NC, 28659
 

$0.00 Jeff Walker
jwalker@wilkesrecoveryrevolution.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-23-2026 08:00:AM TO: 03-27-2026 05:00:PM

Valencia Executive Park 

201 Valencia Dr
Jacksonville NC, 28546
 

$0.00 Michael Noreski
michael.noreski@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-23-2026 08:00:AM TO: 03-27-2026 05:00:PM

2525 Meridian Parkway Suite LL50 

Durham, NC 27713
 

$0.00 Nyesha Robinson
nrobinson@greateroutreachsvcs.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-23-2026 09:00:AM TO: 03-27-2026 06:00:PM

407 N JK Powell Blvd, 
Whiteville, NC 28472
 

$0.00 Evette Smith
e.smith@ifitoutllc.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-23-2026 08:00:AM TO: 03-29-2026 05:00:PM

Broad Creek Community Building
110 Cactus Street
Newport, NC 28570
 

$0.00 Samantha Rose
samantha.rose@carteretcountync.gov
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-27-2026 06:00:PM TO: 04-05-2026 06:00:PM

8025 Northpoint Blvd.

Winston Salem, NC 27106 

$0.00 Alphonso Thomas
appletreetransitions@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 03-30-2026 08:00:AM TO: 04-03-2026 05:00:PM

208 Stetson Drive 

 Charlotte NC 28262

$0.00 Ronald Clark
ronald@camino.org
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 04-03-2026 08:00:AM TO: 04-12-2026 05:00:PM

Goodwill Industries, Inc.

1701 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC 27703

$0.00 Jacob Schonberg
jms@med.unc.edu
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 04-03-2026 08:00:AM TO: 04-12-2026 05:00:PM

Infinity Loving Care, LLC 

3461 Airport Blvd Unit C 

Wilson, NC 27896

$0.00 Laura Oxyer
lcatlefler@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 04-06-2026 08:00:AM TO: 04-10-2026 05:00:PM

576 E Fleming Drive
Morganton NC 28655

$0.00 Karen Russell
rcc@bucm.net
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 04-06-2026 08:00:AM TO: 04-10-2026 05:00:PM

Goodwill Career Center

1457 N. Bridge St.

Elkin NC, 28621

$0.00 Anita Bacon
anitabacon24@yahoo.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Weekends and Evenings) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 04-11-2026 09:00:AM TO: 04-18-2026 06:00:PM

530 North Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
 


 

$0.00 Evette Smith
e.smith@ifitoutllc.com