Turn Experience into Empowerment
Your Experience Matters
TTC College proudly offers an intensive 80-hour, 3-week training program designed for individuals with lived experience in substance use and/or mental health recovery. This program prepares students to become certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists- trusted guides who support others on their recovery journey.
Whether you’ve navigated behavioral health services yourself or supported a loved one through recovery, your experience is powerful. Our program helps you transform that experience into a professional skill set that promotes healing, equity, and access—especially for individuals from marginalized communities.
What You’ll Learn
Our curriculum is grounded in the 17 core competencies outlined by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), including:
- Hope, recovery, and wellness
- Advocacy and ethics
- Cultural humility and structural competency
- Crisis planning and psychiatric rehabilitation
- Self-awareness and professional boundaries
You’ll gain the tools to support others while deepening your own recovery and professional growth.
Flexible Learning Options
We offer multiple formats to fit your schedule and learning style:
- In-Person: Morning (8:00 AM–12:00 PM) or Evening (5:00 PM–9:00 PM) sessions at our Woodland Hills campus, featuring guest speakers and interactive discussions.
- Online: Self-paced daily coursework via Moodle.
- Hybrid: A blend of in-person and online learning.
Program Requirements
To enroll, applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Self-identify as someone with lived experience (as self or family member)
- Be willing to share their recovery journey
- Commit to the California Department of Health Care Services Code of Ethics (DHCS) Code of Ethics
- Complete the 80-hour training and pass the CalMHSA certification exam
Certification
After completing the program, students must register for the CalMHSA certification exam at https://www.capeercertification.org/.
Note: exam fees are not included in tuition.
Career Support & Exam Preparation
We’re committed to your success beyond the classroom:
- Exam Prep Workshops: Focused sessions to help you prepare for certification exams with confidence.
- Resume & Interview Coaching: Personalized support to help you stand out in the behavioral health job market.
- Job Placement Assistance: Access to job leads, employer partnerships, and alumni referrals.
- Professional Networking: Opportunities to connect with industry professionals and TTCC alumni working across California.
Upcoming Cohorts
Positive change starts with you. Join us and turn your lived experience into a career that uplifts others.
📞 Call us at (818) 654-3955
📧 Email PEERS@tarzanatc.org