Participants
Unemployed, underemployed, marginalized populations



This program will train students to become Peer Support Workers. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support workers help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse related to trauma and/or mental health conditions. Students will build foundational skills and practices with a focus on career coaching and navigation, mental health, addiction, advocating for people in recovery, sharing resources and building skills, building community and relationships, leading recovery groups, and mentoring and setting goals.
Participants usually have lived experience of recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both. They provide support to others experiencing similar challenges
Career coaching, professional skills, job search strategies, and resume assistance will be provided and contextualized to the human service field.
Unemployed, underemployed, marginalized populations
English
11
8 program hours (plus 3 hours of homework)
We understand that emergencies happen. Attendance is expected at all modules to receive credit for the program. Excused absence will be at the discretion of the instructor.
16 weeks
No
January 2025 Winter/Spring Semester
Information sessions will be held late Fall 2024
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00pm-9:00pm | Instruction via Zoom | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Varies | Peer Coaching |
Students should expect to have classes 2 to 3 evenings per week for 2-3 hours each
High school diploma/GED/HiSET
Yes
Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Loaner laptop | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ |
No
Not applicable
Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center, 540 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
PROGRAM IS OFFERED VIRTUALLY USING ZOOM
508 375-5013
Steve McLeod
smcleod@capecod.edu