{"id":45114,"date":"2025-04-16T09:58:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T13:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/?page_id=45114"},"modified":"2025-11-25T14:34:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:34:44","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/peer-institute\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"hero-container\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div 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class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 peer-interior\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><div class=\"blm-overlay\">\n<h3>Training<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-no-small-visibility in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"600\" title=\"training\" 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style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"button-family\" id=\"myTopnav\">\n\t<a href=\"\/dev\/peer-institute\/\">Home<\/a>\n\t<a class=\"current-tab\" href=\"\/dev\/peer-institute\/training\">Training<\/a>\n\t<a href=\"\/dev\/peer-institute\/continuing-education\">Continuing Education<\/a>\n\t<a href=\"\/dev\/peer-institute\/careers\">Careers & Internships<\/a>\n\t<a href=\"\/dev\/peer-institute\/providers\">For Providers<\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/dev\/peer-institute\/peer-support-toolkit\/\">Peer Support Toolkit<\/a>\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\" class=\"menu-ico\" onclick=\"myFunction()\">\u2630<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n.button-family {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n.button-family a {\n  display: inline-block;\n  background: #194c81;\n  color: white;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  padding:\n15px 15px;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  margin-right: 10px;\n}\n\n\n\n.button-family a:hover{background: #000;}\n\n\na.current-tab{background: black;}\n\n.button-family .menu-ico{display: none;}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 960px) {\n  .button-family a:not(:first-child) {display: none;}\n  .button-family a.menu-ico{display: inline-block; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0;}\n  .button-family{text-align: left;}\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 960px) {\n\n  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style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:60px;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;--awb-margin-top-small:40px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"peer-training\" src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peer-training.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peer-training.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-46415\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20300%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peer-training-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peer-training.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-medium:30px;--awb-padding-left-medium:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 screening-hero\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;\"><p>Training for Certified Peer Specialists is essential to ensure they have the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to provide effective, person-centered support. Comprehensive training equips them to foster recovery, build trust, and advocate for individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges.<\/p>\n<p>By learning best practices and ethical standards, Peer Specialists can confidently support members of the community on their journey toward improved health, wellness, and community connection.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n.screening-hero h2 {\n  font-weight: bold;\n  font-size: 2.3em;\n  padding: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n  color: #0a2438;\n}\n.screening-hero p {\n  max-width: 600px;\n  font-size: 15.5px;\n  line-height: 24px;\n}\n\n.screening-hero h6 {\n  background: #a5d7eb;\n  display: inline-block;\n  padding: 10px 15px;\n  border-radius: 30px;\n  font-size: 0.9em;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  margin: 10px 0;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 600px){\n.screening-hero h2 {\n  font-size: 1.5em;\n  text-align: center;\n  padding: 0 20px;\n}\n  \n}\n\n<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#f4784c;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#196fb9;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\" id=\"for-peers\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-45114-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-68c9a3b55ce971a4b fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_68c9a3b55ce971a4b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"68c9a3b55ce971a4b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-45114-1\" data-target=\"#68c9a3b55ce971a4b\" href=\"#68c9a3b55ce971a4b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"68c9a3b55ce971a4b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_68c9a3b55ce971a4b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">A Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) is as a person with lived experience of a mental health and\/or co-occurring mental health and substance use challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Certified Peer Specialists work with people receiving mental health services across a range of outpatient and inpatient settings, including mental health clinics, crisis centers, and in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Peer Specialists work in teams with other mental health providers, such as psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers, helping people achieve their well-being goals, and creating a fulfilling life in the community.<\/p>\n<p>Certified Peer Specialists use their lived experience to build a relationship with other individuals engaged in their own journey of recovery. \u00a0These relationships are characterized by mutual trust and respect, sharing of experiences and information about the recovery process.<\/p>\n<p>Certified Peer Specialists are credentialed to work as support for individuals during their mental health and substance use recovery. Peer specialists offer a unique perspective into peer support services because of their lived experience.<\/p>\n<p>The prerequisite for CPS training is storytelling training (link to UR Storytellers below on page).<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability Services offers CPS training in collaboration with Mental Health Partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>DBHIDS sponsors the cost of training and testing for approved applicants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/certified-peer-specialists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Learn More About Certified Peer Specialist Training<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#f4784c;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#196fb9;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\" id=\"for-peers\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-45114-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-54d355b21fd47e12f fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_54d355b21fd47e12f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"54d355b21fd47e12f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-45114-2\" data-target=\"#54d355b21fd47e12f\" href=\"#54d355b21fd47e12f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"54d355b21fd47e12f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_54d355b21fd47e12f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Training is essential for anyone supervising Certified Peer Specialists, as it equips supervisors with the knowledge and skills to support peer specialists effectively. It ensures alignment with recovery principles, fosters professional growth, and promotes a trauma-informed, person-centered supervisory approach.<\/p>\n<p>This 12-hour course provides a comprehensive foundation for supervising in a peer support environment. The training emphasizes understanding of Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) roles and recovery values while incorporating key frameworks from national organizations and established models.<\/p>\n<p>Approved for continuing education units, the course uses interactive virtual methods to engage participants and build practical skills. Facilitators ensure an immersive learning experience that prepares supervisors to effectively support peer specialists in their vital roles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthpartnerships.org\/the-institute-at-mhp\/cps-supervisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Learn More About CPS Supervisors Training<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#f4784c;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#196fb9;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\" id=\"for-peers\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-45114-3\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-853d904aabdf366a6 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_853d904aabdf366a6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"853d904aabdf366a6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-45114-3\" data-target=\"#853d904aabdf366a6\" href=\"#853d904aabdf366a6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Training<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"853d904aabdf366a6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_853d904aabdf366a6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) evidence-based practice. WRAP is a personalized plan designed to support individuals in maintaining their overall wellness.<\/p>\n<p>WRAP is recognized behavioral health experts as an effective way to help individuals lessen distressing feelings and behaviors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthpartnerships.org\/the-institute-at-mhp\/wrap-i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WRAP 1: Design your personalized recovery plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthpartnerships.org\/the-institute-at-mhp\/wrap-2-facilitator-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wrap 2 Facilitator Training: Become a Certified WRAP Leader <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#f4784c;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#196fb9;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\" id=\"for-peers\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-45114-4\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b862066b790bde3fb fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b862066b790bde3fb\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b862066b790bde3fb\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-45114-4\" data-target=\"#b862066b790bde3fb\" href=\"#b862066b790bde3fb\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Mental Health First Aid Training<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b862066b790bde3fb\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b862066b790bde3fb\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course educates adults on how to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis or problem. The program teaches essential skills for recognizing, understanding, and responding to behavioral health challenges like anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addiction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/mhfa\/\">Learn more about MHFA<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#f4784c;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#196fb9;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\" id=\"for-peers\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-45114-5\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2dff183e33ed45018 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2dff183e33ed45018\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2dff183e33ed45018\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-45114-5\" data-target=\"#2dff183e33ed45018\" href=\"#2dff183e33ed45018\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2dff183e33ed45018\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2dff183e33ed45018\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Certified Mental Health First Aid instructors play a vital role in the program by teaching Mental Health First Aid in their communities and empowering others with these essential skills.<\/p>\n<p>To become a MHFA certified instructor, candidates must complete a multi-day training that covers the MHFA course and provides detailed guidance on teaching the curriculum.<\/p>\n<p>The training includes a written exam and assesses each candidate&#8217;s ability to effectively deliver the course to diverse audiences.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/become-an-instructor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more about becoming a MHFA Instructor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>\n.fusion-toggle-heading {\n  font-size: 21.5px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n.panel-heading {\n  border-bottom:\n4px solid #85b8e8;\n}\n.fusion-accordian .panel-heading .panel-title a{\n  color: #196FB9;\n}\n\n.panel-body a {\n  color: #196fc1;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n.panel-body a:hover {\n  color: black;\n}\n\n\n@media (max-width: 600px){\n.fusion-toggle-heading {\n  font-size: 18px;\n}  \n}\n<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#f4784c;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#196fb9;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\" id=\"for-peers\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-45114-6\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3e13ea47cc226b8d4 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3e13ea47cc226b8d4\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3e13ea47cc226b8d4\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-45114-6\" data-target=\"#3e13ea47cc226b8d4\" href=\"#3e13ea47cc226b8d4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3e13ea47cc226b8d4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3e13ea47cc226b8d4\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Certified Recovery Specialist training is a peer-support program designed to meet the requirements set by the Pennsylvania Certification Board.<\/p>\n<p>Participants in this training learn about recovery management, education and advocacy, professional ethics and responsibility, confidentiality, and the field of addiction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe-P628W0ePcsO_NbMNoGZvDhPgxh5rebdy-05MQ8YNRM-_8A\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more about CSR Training<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#f4784c;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#196fb9;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\" id=\"for-peers\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-45114-7\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-26b584a8a0e88fc72 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_26b584a8a0e88fc72\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"26b584a8a0e88fc72\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-45114-7\" data-target=\"#26b584a8a0e88fc72\" href=\"#26b584a8a0e88fc72\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Storytelling Training<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"26b584a8a0e88fc72\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_26b584a8a0e88fc72\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Individuals interested in becoming Certified Peer Specialists must first complete the required Storytelling Training.<\/p>\n<p>The Storytelling Training equips individuals with the skills to share their personal challenges in a way that inspires hope and supports others on their recovery journey. Sharing stories challenges stigma and highlights the shared experiences that unite people.<\/p>\n<p>Using a population health approach, this training empowers community members to use their experiences to connect with and support those facing similar struggles. By fostering self-disclosure, it helps reduce stigma, combat isolation, build stronger connections, and link individuals to valuable community resources and DBHIDS services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/storytelling-training\/\">Learn more about Storytelling Training<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#f4784c;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#196fb9;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\" id=\"for-peers\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-45114-8\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-65142b4d225c25294 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_65142b4d225c25294\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"65142b4d225c25294\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-45114-8\" data-target=\"#65142b4d225c25294\" href=\"#65142b4d225c25294\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Community Health Worker Information<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"65142b4d225c25294\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_65142b4d225c25294\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Community Health Workers (CHWs) are individuals dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of a community. They typically serve communities they are closely connected to, whether through residence or shared characteristics like ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, or lived experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Find CHW training opportunities in these links:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drexel.edu\/cnsj\/outreach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drexel Community Outreach Team<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nkcdc.org\/health-wellness\/health-connectors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) CHW Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffersonhealth.org\/about-us\/community\/collaborative-health-equity\/solutions\/community-health-worker-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jefferson Community Health Worker Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lenfestcenter.temple.edu\/community-health-worker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Temple Community Health Worker Training Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pachw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southeast PA Health Education Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#f4784c;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#196fb9;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\" id=\"for-peers\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-45114-9\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-466dfc5d5761d9cf8 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_466dfc5d5761d9cf8\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"466dfc5d5761d9cf8\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-45114-9\" data-target=\"#466dfc5d5761d9cf8\" href=\"#466dfc5d5761d9cf8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Community Autism Peer Specialist Training<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"466dfc5d5761d9cf8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_466dfc5d5761d9cf8\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The Community Autism Peer Specialist (CAPS) program pairs an individual with autism with a Community Autism Peer Specialist to achieve wellness and community integration.<\/p>\n<p>Adults diagnosed with autism will complete 75 hours of training. Most of this training time is in-person in a classroom setting.<\/p>\n<p>Upon successful completion of the program, individuals can apply for a position as a CAPS.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cbhphilly.org\/cbh-providers\/provider-network\/caps-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more about CAPS Training<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:.95em;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#f4784c;--awb-content-color:#4c4c4c;--awb-icon-box-color:#196fb9;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:24px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\" id=\"for-peers\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-45114-10\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d61d42f42472545fe fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d61d42f42472545fe\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d61d42f42472545fe\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-45114-10\" data-target=\"#d61d42f42472545fe\" href=\"#d61d42f42472545fe\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Immigrant &amp; Refugee Wellness Academy<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d61d42f42472545fe\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d61d42f42472545fe\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Immigrant &amp; Refugee Academy (IRWA) is a free certification program designed to empower and prepare Philadelphia&#8217;s multilingual \/ multicultural immigrants and refugees that address intersectional challenges and the impact of trauma and inequity within the immigrant and refugee community.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dbhids.org\/news\/immigrant-and-refugee-wellness-academy-now-accepting-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more about IRWA<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"earlet\">Become a CPS at a Pennsylvania Certification Board Approved Training Site<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 peer-body\" style=\"--awb-font-size:15.5px;--awb-line-height:24px;\"><p>The Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) is a private, nonprofit organization that provides voluntary credentialing for professionals in behavioral, physical, and community health fields.<\/p>\n<p>PCB establishes and enforces certification standards and administers testing for various roles, including addiction counselors, prevention specialists, clinical supervisors, and recovery and peer specialists. PCB is committed to promoting public protection through its rigorous certification process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 peer-body\" style=\"--awb-font-size:15.5px;--awb-line-height:24px;\"><p><strong>PCB approved sites offering CPS training:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/copelandcenter.com\/training\/certified-peer-specialist-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copeland Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.training.mhphope.org\/collections\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Institute for Recovery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/riinternational.arlo.co\/w\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recovery Innovations Consulting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":44976,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-45114","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Training - Healthy Minds Philly\u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Training - Healthy Minds Philly\u00ae\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/peer-institute\/training\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Healthy Minds Philly\u00ae\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-11-25T19:34:44+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/healthymindsphilly.org\\\/dev\\\/peer-institute\\\/training\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/healthymindsphilly.org\\\/dev\\\/peer-institute\\\/training\\\/\",\"name\":\"Training - Healthy Minds Philly\u00ae\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/healthymindsphilly.org\\\/dev\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-16T13:58:45+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-11-25T19:34:44+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/healthymindsphilly.org\\\/dev\\\/peer-institute\\\/training\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/healthymindsphilly.org\\\/dev\\\/peer-institute\\\/training\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/healthymindsphilly.org\\\/dev\\\/peer-institute\\\/training\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/healthymindsphilly.org\\\/dev\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Peer Institute\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/healthymindsphilly.org\\\/dev\\\/peer-institute\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Training\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/healthymindsphilly.org\\\/dev\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/healthymindsphilly.org\\\/dev\\\/\",\"name\":\"Healthy Minds Philly\u00ae\",\"description\":\"HealthyMindsPhilly.org is a resource to improve the mental health and well-being of all Philadelphians. 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