The Core Training prepares individuals to use their mental health or co-occurring lived experience to provide peer support to adults in the mental health system in New Jersey, and leads to credentialing as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) in the state of New Jersey.
Core Training is an intensive 84-hour, 8-week program delivered virtually and designed to empower individuals with mental health or co-occurring lived experiences to offer peer support to adults in the New Jersey mental health system. The training includes live classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (other schedules may be offered- stay tuned for individual training announcements), supplemented by independent weekly assignments through a learning management platform. To participate, you’ll need a computer or tablet equipped with a webcam, microphone, and a reliable internet connection.
Eligible candidates for Core Training must be residents of New Jersey, aged 18 or above, possess a minimum High School Diploma or GED, have lived experience of a mental health or co-occurring condition, and actively engage in mental health recovery for at least one year. Aspiring peers interested in pursuing a career in the mental health or co-occurring fields are encouraged to apply.
The good news is that there is no cost to attend Core Training. To initiate the application process, submit an online application during the specified period for your desired session. Upon submission, you will be guided to schedule and attend an interview with a Consumer Connections team member. Selection is based on factors such as the ability to complete the application process, work readiness, recovery experience, and the order of application submission.
Our Core Training sessions for 2025 are as follows:
Session 1: Accepting applications from 12/9/24 to 1/3/25; Training from 2/11/25 to 4/3/25
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Session 2: Accepting applications from 2/24/25 to 3/21/25; Training from 4/29/25 to 6/19/25
Session 3: Accepting applications from 5/12/25 to 6/6/25; Training from 7/15/25 to 9/4/25
Session 4: Accepting applications from 7/28/25 to 8/22/25; Training from 9/30/25 to 11/20/25
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For more information, please email Consumerconnections@mhanj.org.
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