Training schedule

RI’s comprehensive curriculum, is based on the best practices toolkit provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Learn current best practices for serving those experiencing a crisis in their lives. This course will offer tools to be most effective in this vital work.

Our Grave Disability Training prepares Tulare County’s behavioral health professionals, mobile crisis staff, hospital teams, and law enforcement partners to make accurate, ethical, and defensible decisions under California’s updated grave disability law (SB 43).

RI’s comprehensive curriculum, is based on the best practices toolkit provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) “Crisis Response Team Training has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. RI International is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4195.”

8:30AM-12:30PM Australia, Wed-Fri 2PM-6PM PST, Tue-Thu 3PM-7PM AZ, Tue-Thu 4PM-8PM CST, Tue-Thu 5PM-9PM EST, Tue-Thu

Peer/Recovery Support Specialist Training Books available to order. This complete book set includes both required student materials for the Peer Employment Training (PET) program: Student Handbook (Green Book) — $23.50 Student Workbook (Red Book) — $12.50 Shipping & handling — $11.75 Total: $47.75 (includes delivery within the U.S.)

Our Certified Peer/Recovery Support Specialist Training, which we call Peer Employment Training (PET), is recognized around the world. To date, we have trained over 15,000+ individuals worldwide.

Our Certified Peer/Recovery Support Specialist Training, which we call Peer Employment Training (PET), is recognized around the world. To date, we have trained over 15,000+ individuals worldwide.

Peer Support has quickly become an important part of behavioral health and integrated care services. Learning how to best utilize peer supporter services on your teams will achieve the best outcomes.

Throughout this training participants will learn and demonstrate an understanding of adult learning principles and retention strategies to design and deliver instruction that maximizes learning transfer.

Our Certified Peer/Recovery Support Specialist Training, which we call Peer Employment Training (PET), is recognized around the world. To date, we have trained over 15,000+ individuals worldwide.

Our Certified Peer/Recovery Support Specialist Training, which we call Peer Employment Training (PET), is recognized around the world. To date, we have trained over 15,000+ individuals worldwide.

This training is designed for Certified Peer Support Specialists who want to improve their knowledge of the recovery language and how to use it effectively.

Wellness in the Workplace is a 4-hour interactive training designed to provide Certified Peer Support Providers (CPSSs) with practical strategies to promote wellness in the workplace.

This course equips you with the tools and skills needed to create a safe, compassionate environment where individuals can openly discuss sensitive topics. By focusing on effective communication, active listening, and trauma-informed approaches, you’ll learn how to build trust and support individuals facing complex challenges.

Our Wellness and Safety Planning training is a comprehensive 4-hour session designed to equip Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSSs) with the tools and strategies to gain a deep understanding of the importance of wellness and safety planning.

Utilizing a "recovery environment attitude"—focused on healing, growth, and empowerment—CPSSs can guide their peer partners in creating personal recovery environments that support their recovery journey.

Conflict resolution is a critical skill for Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSSs) and other helping professionals, as it involves managing various conflicts, including intrapersonal (inner struggles), interpersonal (disagreements and confrontations with others), and ethical challenges.

The Applied Ethics and Safety (ELI) Training is designed to deepen Certified Peer Support Specialists' understanding and application of ethical principles within behavioral health settings.

RI International’s Advanced Peer Courses are trainings designed to increase personal and professional skills. RI has developed these courses for over 15 years adapting to the fluid behavioral health field.