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Montana Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist Training

This is the approved certification course for individuals seeking Montana Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (CBHPSS) licensure — not just preparation, but the actual coursework required to become licensed. Designed and taught by AppleSeed Academy’s clinical team — Shauna Green, MBA, LCPC and Michael Cassidy, MA, LAC — the program combines foundational behavioral health knowledge with practical, lived-experience-informed skills for supporting others on their recovery and wellness journeys.

Tuition of $500 covers AppleSeed Academy’s 40-hour training only. The Montana Board of Behavioral Health separately charges a licensing application fee and an annual renewal fee, paid directly to the Board.

What you’ll gain

• The Montana Board of Behavioral Health-approved coursework required to pursue CBHPSS licensure
• A working understanding of the peer support role within Montana’s behavioral health system
• Practical tools for supporting individuals with lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges
• Direct guidance from an experienced instructor