The next application window will be open from January 5 to January 16. See below for details.
Cascadia Health offers an OHA-approved, 80-hour training program to certify people as Peer Wellness Specialists.
Do you have lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, or other addictions? Do you want to support others in finding a path of recovery, change, and empowerment? Consider becoming a Peer Wellness Specialist and encourage others on their journey.
Upcoming 2026 Trainings
February 26-March 27 | Thursdays and Fridays | 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The next training session meets twice per week over five weeks. Attendance is required to all sessions, which will be held in-person at Cascadia’s Plaza Health Center, 2415 SE 43rd Avenue, Portland, OR.
The window to apply for this session will be open January 5-January 16. Sign up to be notified when the application opens. We will accept 100 applicants for 24 spots, so be sure to apply early.
May 11-22 | Monday-Friday | 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The next training session meets five days per week for two weeks. Attendance is required to all sessions, which will be held in-person at Cascadia’s Talbert Health Center, 12360 SE Sunnyside Rd. Clackamas, OR.
The window to apply for this session will be open March 30-April 10. Sign up to be notified when the application opens. We will accept 100 applicants for 24 spots, so be sure to apply early.
To sign up for updates about future trainings and learning opportunities, complete our interest form.
Do you have personal experiences with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and/or other addictions? Have you been able to find ways to cope and create a life that you choose? Peer Providers use our lived experiences to create connections with others who are struggling, and to offer nonjudgmental space, support, and encouragement so that they can also choose the life they want. If this sounds like satisfying work to you, you may want to consider becoming a Peer Provider.
As people who have “been there,” Peer Providers possess a personal understanding of the recovery journey and have a commitment to our own wellness and self-care. From this starting point, our Peer Wellness Specialist training will provide you with frameworks, skills, and practices that you will use on the job to help others create pathways for their own recovery journey.
Get notified when we announce application windows for Peer Wellness Specialist Training.
Continuing Education for Peer Providers
New Continuing Education training coming in January.
Foundations of Trauma Informed Care. For Peer Support Specialists and Peer Wellness Specialists.
- Free | Virtual | 8 CEUs
- January 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
Get notified when there are other continuing education and training opportunities for peers.
Questions?
Email peer.trainings@cascadiahealth.org for more information. Please read our FAQs first. We will announce the training dates once confirmed.