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 New York 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 H+H Peer Academy application 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: https://nychealthandhospitals.surveymonkey.com/r/HHPeerF26
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, New York, NY 10004
OBHPeerAcademy@nychhc.org
