BestNow! Peer Specialist Training Application 2023
Thank you for choosing us as your training provider!   Please read the application thoroughly and answer the questions thoughtfully.  

Contact us if you have any questions about the application or the training program you may reach us at (559) 708-1993. You may also contact the program manager Elizabeth Gama at egama@peerwellnesscollective.org

Application and Deadlines:

Cycle 4 (January 2, 2024 - February 8, 2024):  Deadline to apply: December 29, 2023.
Class meets Tuesday - Thursday 5pm - 8pm for a total of 6 weeks

Once you apply, You will receive an acceptance letter from us a few days after applying. 

Your acceptance letter will have more information as well as the Zoom link for class.

Please keep in mind that you will not be able to save the application and come back to it, so you have to keep the window open until you complete and submit the application.
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The minimum qualifications for enrollment in Best Now's Peer Support Specialist Certification Training are listed below. If you do not meet all of these requirements, you are still welcome to apply, but will not be accepted into the program until all qualifications are met.

Please contact Best Now directly with any questions, concerns, or requests for support in meeting these qualifications.

1. Participants must be 18 years of age or older before the first day of class.
2. Participants must have a high school diploma or its equivalent (e.g. GED).
3. Participants must have personal lived experienced of recovery from mental health challenges as an adult consumer, family member, parent/caregiver, or transition age youth (TAY).
4. Participants must complete ALL 80 hours of the classroom training.
5. Participants must know WHY they want to do peer support work within California's public mental health system.

Please acknowledge that you have read the minimum qualifications for enrollment in Best Now's Peer Support Specialist Certification Training.

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Participants must have personal lived experienced of recovery from mental health challenges as an adult consumer, family member or parent/caregiver. 
Consumer: An adult who has experienced a mental health challenge, has a mental health diagnosis, or is or was receiving mental health services.
Family Member: A close relative, spouse, partner, supporter, or caretaker of an adult consumer.
Parent/Caregiver: Someone who has acted as a parent or primary caregiver of a child/youth with mental health challenges or of a child/youth who is or was receiving mental health services. 

Which category best describes your own personal lived experience? Select all that apply.
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About the Best Now's Peer Support Specialist Certification Program

Best Now's Peer Support Specialist Certification Program is an intensive 80-hour peer training academy for individuals seeking the California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification.

Completion of the Best Now's Peer Support Specialist Certification Program application is the initial step to applying for the Best Now peer training program.

After applying, Best Now will respond to the applicant within 10 business days with a pre-eligibility determination based on the information provided in the application.

Applicants who are determined eligible to progress in the application process will then receive instructions to participate in a mandatory Best Now orientation.

The applicant will also receive notification to confirm their registration for the Best Now cohort they have applied for. Once the applicant confirms their registration, they will be provided with information on how to attend and access training materials for the 80-hour classroom training.

Please acknowledge that you have read the information above.

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PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION

This application takes approximately 30 - 45 minutes to complete. We recommend that you complete this application using a laptop or desktop computer if possible, but you can also use a tablet, mobile phone, or any other device with Internet access. Although not required, if you have a current resume, please make sure you can upload it from the device you are using to complete this application.

Please acknowledge that you have read the information above.

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Legal last name: *
Nickname or preferred name: *
Street address: *
City: *
Zip code: *
County:  *
Are you a CalMHSA scholarship recipient?  *
If you are what is your scholarship number?
Primary phone number: *
Other phone number:
Date of birth (XX/XX/XXXX): *
4) Gender: (For Demographic data purposes only) *
Pronouns (he/him, they/them, she/her etc.): *
Not everyone uses the same labels to describe their sexual orientation, however, which best describes your sexual orientation? (For Demographic Data Purposes Only) *
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5) Ethnicity: (For Demographic Data Purposes Only) *
Are you a military veteran? (For Demographic Data Purposes Only)
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6) Education:
Did you graduate high school or do you have a GED? *
Highest level of college completed: *
Degree(s):
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7) Referred by (optional):
If you were referred by a friend, family member, or agency, please let us know who referred you to our training program.
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8) Please rate your level of computer knowledge and abilities. *
9) Please select all languages you speak at a level of conversational or above. *
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Do you require any reasonable accommodations? *
Are you currently employed? *
If you are already employed, where are you currently employed?
Are you being referred to us by the Department of Rehabilitation? *
11)  What do you feel you need in order to be ready for employment? (Examples: computer training, interview skills, stable housing, a stronger support network, to get my high school diploma, etc.) If you are already employed you can skip this question.
12) Please describe your personal understanding of Wellness, Resiliency, and Recovery. *
Please briefly explain why you want to work/volunteer in the peer support field within California's Public Mental Health System?  *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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