New regulations will soon go into effect for peer support specialists depending on where you work and what services you provide.

Certified Peer Support Specialists provide peer support services in mental health, family services, youth services, or substance use disorder (SUD) settings that are NOT licensed as an Alcohol & Other Drug Entity (AODE) or Behavioral Health Service Organization (BHSO), such as Recovery Community Centers, other community-based organizations, hospitals, or primary care clinics. 

Learn information about the requirements for becoming a Certified Peer Support Specialist by clicking on the FAQs listed in the Related Links section on the right side of this webpage. 

Registered Alcohol & Drug Peer Support Specialists provide peer support services in substance use disorder (SUD) programs that ARE licensed as an Alcohol & Other Drug Entity (AODE) or Behavioral Health Service Organization (BHSO). 

Visit the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors website​ for more information about becoming a Registered Alcohol & Drug Peer Support Specialist. ​

• ​Frequently Asked Questions to answer common questions
  

• Decision Tree Graphic to guide your next steps

• If you would like the attached documents in your primary language, please contact us at Certified Peer Support.
  

• ​Be on the lookout for Informational/Q&A virtual sessions – coming soon! Session dates & times will be posted on the Tris website and the DBHDID website.​
  

• If you need more information about the Registered Alcohol & Drug Peer Support Specialist, visit the Kentucky Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors website. 

• Don’t wait until the last minute – these changes are coming very soon. 
  

• Have questions? Email Certified Peer Support.
  

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