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 (Part I): 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.

Foundations of Peer Support (Part II): Applicants wanting to take one of the below trainings MUST complete the Foundations of Peer Support (Part I) Online and contact the trainer to register.

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.

Title Track Starts Location Cost Contact Person
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 12-13-2025 08:00:AM TO: 12-21-2025 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 (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 12-15-2025 08:00:AM TO: 12-19-2025 05:00:PM

Living Water Baptist Church 

1284 Sugarloaf Rd. 

Hendersonville NC, 28792

$0.00 Anita Bacon
anitabacon24@yahoo.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 12-15-2025 08:00:AM TO: 12-19-2025 05:00:PM

5700 Executive Center Drive

Suite 206

Charlotte NC, 28212

$0.00 Reginald Leach
rleach@communitywellnesstools.org
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 12-22-2025 09:00:AM TO: 12-30-2025 06:00:PM

415 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. 

Lumberton, NC 28358 

$0.00 Evette Smith
e.smith@ifitoutllc.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 01-02-2026 06:00:PM TO: 01-11-2026 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) 01-05-2026 08:00:AM TO: 01-09-2026 05:00:PM

Le Chris Health Systems

507 Pollock St. Suite 1

New Bern NC, 28562

$0.00 Laura Oxyer
lcatlefler@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 01-09-2026 08:00:AM TO: 01-18-2026 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 (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 01-09-2026 05:00:PM TO: 01-18-2026 05:00:PM

Boston Thurmond United

2530 Pittsburg Avenue

Winston-Salem NC 27105

$0.00 Pamela Goodine
pamelagoodine35@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 01-12-2026 08:00:AM TO: 01-16-2026 05:00:PM

Step Up Greensboro

603 N. Elm Street

Greensboro, NC 27401

$0.00 Michael Noreski
michael.noreski@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 01-12-2026 09:00:AM TO: 01-16-2026 06:00:PM

201 W. Ash Street, Ste. 4

Goldsboro NC, 27530

$0.00 Evette Smith
e.smith@ifitoutllc.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 01-12-2026 07:30:AM TO: 01-16-2026 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) 01-17-2026 08:00:AM TO: 01-24-2026 05:00:PM

Mount Olive Fellowship Hall

64 Mount Olive Church Road

Asheville, NC 28804

$0.00 Tyler Grooms
Grooms041292@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 01-23-2026 06:00:PM TO: 02-01-2026 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) 01-26-2026 08:15:AM TO: 01-30-2026 05:00:PM

Cleveland County Health Department

Room #389 (first conference room) Front Glass Hallway

200 S. Post Rd. 

Shelby NC, 28152

$0.00 Patty Schaeffer
ps@wellsurgent.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 01-26-2026 09:00:AM TO: 01-30-2026 06:00:PM

415 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

 Lumberton, NC 28358

$0.00 Evette Smith
e.smith@ifitoutllc.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Two Weekends) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 01-30-2026 08:00:AM TO: 02-07-2026 05:00:PM

Le Chris Health Systems

2400 Montgomery Dr. SW

Wilson NC, 27893

$0.00 Laura Oxyer
lcatlefler@gmail.com
Foundations of Peer Support (Part II) In-Person (Monday - Friday) Certification Track A (NCCPSS Foundation Course) 02-02-2026 08:00:AM TO: 02-06-2026 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) 02-09-2026 08:00:AM TO: 02-13-2026 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) 02-09-2026 07:30:AM TO: 02-13-2026 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) 02-20-2026 08:00:AM TO: 03-01-2026 05:00:PM

U & I Enrichment Center 

119 W. Main Dr. 

Forest City  NC,  28043

$0.00 Karen Russell
rcc@bucm.net