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Peer Recovery Supports for Behavioral Health in Rural Communities

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Course Description: This course examines the role of peer-led recovery support services in addressing behavioral health disparities in rural and agricultural communities across the United States. Drawing on SAMHSA’s April 2026 Advisory, it explores how peer support specialists-individuals with lived experience of mental health and substance use disorder recovery-serve as critical assets in expanding access to non-clinical, community-based interventions. It also covers practical strategies including recovery listening sessions, community recovery symposiums, and peer-led advocacy to build recovery-oriented infrastructure in rural settings.

This course is appropriate for beginning and intermediate-level practitioners who wish to learn more about peer recovery support in rural communities. It is also a good resource for certified specialists or licensed therapists who need continuing education for renewal.

Authors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with detailed information about peer recovery support services for behavioral health in rural communities. Specifically, the practitioner will:

1. Describe the behavioral health challenges facing rural communities and the defining characteristics and roles of peer support specialists, including SAMHSA’s four dimensions of recovery.

2. Identify barriers to recovery programming in rural settings and explain how the peer support workforce has grown to address behavioral health care gaps.

3. Describe peer-led strategies – including recovery listening sessions, community recovery symposiums, and grassroots advocacy—to build and sustain recovery-oriented infrastructure in rural communities.

Citation: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2026). Peer recovery supports for behavioral health in rural communities (Publication No. PEP25-07-020). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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  • California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) Provider Number 231
  • California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0627 Expires 6-2027
  • Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2027
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  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA) Provider number# 16-04-05-626
  • Illinois – CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2027
  • Massachusetts Authorization Number: 3567%2Fpeer-recovery-supports-for-behavioral-health-in-rural-communities
  • New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.
  • New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
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  • Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
  • South Carolina – CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
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  • Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

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