Trainings

Seven Counties Training Institute

For community mental health professionals, the Seven Counties Services Training Institute offers a variety of learning opportunities for professional development through classroom trainings and workshops.  

We submit many of our courses to Kentucky licensing boards for Continuing Education hours. 

We also offer state-approved certifications for Targeted Case Management, Community Support Associates, and Peer Support Specialists.

For general questions about our offerings, please contact the Seven Counties Training Institute at PGuerrero@sevencounties.org.

The Peer Support Specialist Certification is for those who desire to serve as a peer support specialist for adults or youth with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders or their family members.

This certification has an application process. For more information, please contact Heather Marcus, Peer Support Coordinator, at HMarcus@sevencounties.org.

This 5-day certification program meets the requirements for Kentucky Adult Peer Support Specialists. 

To earn PSS Certification: Attend all 5 days of certification class IN FULL, and pass an oral and a written exam. • Cost: $350 per participant ($200 scholarships may be available for individuals with human services).

The certification course will meet the requirements of the following Kentucky Administrative Regulations:

Adult PSS – 908 KAR 2:220

Family PSS – 908 KAR 2:230

Youth PSS – 908 KAR 2:240