Alliance Alert: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is pleased to share this exciting opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in peer support. The NYC Health + Hospitals Peer Academy provides comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to earn both provisional ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ State Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) and Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) credentials.
Peer support continues to be one of the most effective, recovery-oriented approaches for helping people navigate mental health and substance use challenges. Expanding the peer workforce is essential to building a mental health and substance use recovery system grounded in hope, mutuality, and lived experience.
We encourage individuals with lived experience who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others to consider applying. Applications are due by July 13, 2026. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop professional skills, gain valuable experience, and begin a meaningful career supporting recovery.
NYC Health + Hospitals is excited to announce that the Fall 2026 is live! The H+H Peer Academy is a no-cost training and internship program designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career as peer counselors in a large hospital system. Trainees will be eligible to receive both the NYS Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) and Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) provisional credentials, as well as a stipend after meeting criteria.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Ideal candidates:
· Individuals with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges who want to
share their recovery journey in order to inspire others.
· Individuals who are interested in a job with meaning and purpose.
· Individuals who can support themselves financially during three months of in-person, unpaid training.
Apply now:
Application deadline: July 13, 2026
Group Interviews: July 28 – August 6, 2026
Weekly online workshops: August 19 – September 24, 2026
Full-time in-person training and internship: October 1 – December 17, 2026
Do you have questions or want to join an info session? Email OBHPeerAcademy@nychhc.org
You can also scan the QR code to apply.
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NYC Health + Hospitals Peer Academy
50 Water Street, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, NY 10004
OBHPeerAcademy@nychhc.org
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