
Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (CILWW Service Area)
May 7 @ 1:30 pm - May 28 @ 4:30 pm

We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in May of 2021!
This online Certified Peer Specialist training is hosted by the Center for Independent Living for Western Wisconsin (CILWW).
Training dates: May 7th, 10th-14th, 17th-21st, 24th-28th (1:30pm-4:30pm all days)
Trainers: Lynn McLaughlin & Chris Richardson
Determining Eligibility and Fit
The following are required to be eligible to apply to this CPS training:
- Must self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges
- Must reside in Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, or St. Croix County and be a Wisconsin resident
- Must have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be 18 years of age or older
14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above, submit an application form, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants.
Considerations
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist.
When to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)
A button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training.
Applications Open: 12pm (noon) on Friday, March 12th, 2021
Application Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Friday, April 9th, 2021
Possible Early Closing of Applications:
A maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above), the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received.
The application form for this online, CILWW-sponsored CPS training will appear here starting at 12pm (noon) on Friday, March 12th, 2021. There may be a slight delay (just a few minutes) on that day as the form goes live.
Details
- Start:
- May 7 @ 1:30 pm
- End:
- May 28 @ 4:30 pm
- Event Category:
- Peer Specialist
Organizer
- Chris Richardson
- Email:
- richardsonchristine2@gmail.com
Venue
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