This course explores how justice-involved lived experience can be used to build rapport and provide effective peer support. Students will learn evidence-based engagement strategies to support justice-involved consumers, promote recovery, and reduce barriers that contribute to recidivism.

This course examines the unique mental health and substance use needs of justice-involved consumers. Students will learn evidence-based practices that support consumers in identifying and strengthening natural support systems to promote recovery and overall well-being.

This course explores the experiences of justice-involved consumers and their families while examining the impact of trauma, community violence, burnout, and compassion fatigue on peer support practice. Students will develop strategies to maintain cultural humility, strengthen professional skills, and support effective peer services.

This course focuses on recognizing and responding to risks, safety concerns, and crisis situations impacting consumers. Students will learn how to utilize community-based resources and support systems to promote recovery and successful community reintegration.

This course focuses on self-care strategies, risk and protective factors, and ethical practices when supporting justice-involved consumers, families, and peers. Students will learn to apply the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Code of Ethics while understanding confidentiality, professional boundaries, and effective peer support practices.