Peer Specialist & Recovery Coach Training in Houston, Texas

Propel Behavioral Health & Recovery Institute is a TCBAP-approved training entity right here in Houston, Texas. We offer five-day certification training for Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS), Mental Health Peer Specialists (MHPS), and Peer Support Supervisors (PSS), plus our six-week Human & Social Services Certification (HSSC). If you've been through recovery and want to help others find their way, or you're ready to grow into a leadership role, this is where you start. Classes meet at our training center on Sam Houston Parkway in north Houston. Tuition is $495, with a $300 scholarship rate for self-pay students. Pick your course below and sign up right from this page.

✥ TCBAP-APPROVED TRAINING ENTITY ✥

Propel is committed to preparing skilled, ethical, and compassionate professionals to serve individuals, families, and communities affected by mental health and substance use challenges. Our training emphasizes practical skills, person-centered care, professional standards, and recovery-oriented support to help participants make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.

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Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification Five-Day Intensive Training Program

Our five-day Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification training is designed for individuals beginning a career in peer recovery support, professionals seeking to expand their credentials, and organizations investing in workforce development. Participants will build the knowledge, practical skills, and professional confidence needed to empower individuals throughout their recovery journey. This comprehensive program emphasizes ethical, person-centered peer support, motivational interviewing, recovery planning, advocacy, and effective communication while equipping participants with evidence-informed tools to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Topics Include:

Recovery Coach Certification
Motivational Interviewing
Ethical & Professional Boundaries
Recovery Planning
Effective Communication Skills
Community Resource Navigation
Strengths-Based Coaching
Relapse Prevention & Recovery Support
Professional Development Opportunities

Certificate of Completion

Training Tuition: $495 per Participant
The $495 tuition covers enrollment in the five-day Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Intensive Training Program and includes the Propel Behavioral Health & Recovery Institute Recovery Coach Certificate of Completion for participants who successfully complete the program.

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Recovery Coach Certification

Motivational Interviewing Skills

Ethics & Professional Boundaries

Community Resource Navigation

Continuing Education Opportunities

Recovery Planning

Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) Certification Five-Day Professional Training Program

Use your lived experience, recovery knowledge, and professional skills to support individuals living with mental health challenges. This training prepares participants to provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed peer support that promotes hope, resilience, self-advocacy, and overall wellness.

Participants gain practical skills for supporting others while learning how to foster independence, build meaningful relationships, and connect individuals with valuable community resources.

Topics Include:

Mental Health Peer Specialist Certification
Trauma-Informed Care
Recovery-Oriented Practices
Peer Support Skills
Wellness & Recovery Planning
Communication & Active Listening
Ethics & Professional Boundaries
Crisis Response & Referral
Professional Development

Certificate of Completion

Training Tuition: $495 per Participant

The $495 tuition covers enrollment in the Five-Day Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) Certification Training Program and includes the training and certificate of completion for participants who successfully complete the program.

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Click the button above to register and securely pay your $495 training tuition, or $300 if you qualify for our self-pay scholarship rate.

Peer Support Supervisor (PSS) Certification Five-Day Professional Training Program

Training Tuition: $495 per Participant ($300 scholarship rate for self-pay students)Click the button below to register and securely pay your tuition.

Our five-day Peer Support Supervisor (PSS) training program is designed for experienced peer specialists, team leaders, supervisors, and behavioral health professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership and supervisory skills. Participants will learn evidence-informed supervision practices, coaching strategies, ethical decision-making, performance management, and workforce development techniques to effectively lead peer support programs and promote high-quality, recovery-oriented services.

Topics Include:

Foundations of Peer Support Supervision
Leadership & Team Development
Coaching, Mentoring & Performance Feedback
Ethics & Professional Responsibilities
Trauma-Informed Supervision
Conflict Resolution & Effective Communication
Quality Documentation
Staff Wellness & Burnout Prevention
Organizational Leadership Development

Certificate of Completion:

Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Peer Specialist Supervisor Certificate of Completion from Propel Behavioral Health & Recovery Institute.

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Human and Social Services Certification Six-Week Professional Certificate Program

Our six-week Human & Social Services Certification (HSSC) program is designed for individuals seeking to begin or advance a career in human services, behavioral health, social services, customer service, case management, community outreach, or related helping professions. This workforce development program equips participants with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies valued by employers in nonprofit organizations, schools, healthcare systems, behavioral health agencies, government agencies, and community-based organizations.

Participants receive training in communication, ethics, professionalism, trauma-informed care, documentation, cultural competence, crisis response, case management fundamentals, community resources, and effective client engagement. Upon successful completion, participants earn a Human & Social Services Certification (HSSC), demonstrating their commitment to professional excellence and readiness to contribute effectively in human service settings.

Although this certification is not a professional license, it serves as evidence that participants have successfully completed professional workforce training in the five foundational competency areas that are critical to the effective practice of human and social services professionals. The program is intended to enhance job readiness by cultivating the professional behaviors, skills, and knowledge that are highly regarded by employers in the following sectors: schools, healthcare organizations, nonprofit agencies, community programs, and customer-focused assisting professions.

Topics Include:

Human Services Foundations
Case Management Skills
Community Resource Navigation
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Advocacy & Client Support
Workforce Development & Community Engagement
Crisis Response & Referrals

Certificate of Completion:

The $495 tuition covers enrollment in the Six-Week Human & Social Services Specialist (HSSC) Professional Certification Program and includes the training and certificate of completion for participants who successfully complete the program.

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Click the button below to register and securely pay your $495 training tuition, or $300 if you qualify for our self-pay scholarship rate

Family Support & Advocacy

Families play a vital role in the recovery and well-being of individuals experiencing mental health, behavioral health, and substance use challenges. Propel Behavioral Health & Recovery Institute provides education, guidance, and support designed to help parents, caregivers, and family members navigate available resources and strengthen their ability to support loved ones.

Our Family Support & Advocacy Services focus on: