We provide non-clinical training, education, and consultation to both individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting those in or seeking recovery from substance use and mental health disorders.
Our mission is to bridge the gap in existing services by equipping the workforce with an effective, self-directed, and person-centered approach to community wellness. Whether you are looking to enhance your organization’s internal support structures or seeking specialized training for your career in peer support, we offer the tools necessary to foster a more resilient and supportive environment.
Reviews for Peer Recovery Training and Support Services are overwhelmingly positive, with participants and professional colleagues highly recommending the organization and its founder, Dwayne Dean. The organization has a 5-star rating based on over 300 reviews on Google.
We provide consultation to organizations planning to employ peer support staff, helping them integrate peer support into their existing systems. We also advocate for the role of peers in the broader community and healthcare systems to reduce stigma.
They primarily serve those interested in becoming certified recovery peer advocates (CRPAs), certified peer specialists (CPSs), or organizations looking to employ peer support staff.
We provide consultation to organizations planning to employ peer support staff, helping them integrate peer support into their existing systems. We also advocate for the role of peers in the broader community and healthcare systems to reduce stigma.
Our ultimate goal is to equip a professional workforce with a person-centered, strength-based approach to bridge gaps in existing mental health and substance use services.
Peer Recovery Training and Support Services is an organization that provides non-clinical training, education, and consultation to individuals and organizations who support people seeking recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.
The company’s mission is to “equip a workforce of individuals who support the wellness of their community with an effective, self-directed, person-centered approach” to bridge the gap in existing services.
The organization was founded by Dwayne Dean, a leader in the recovery community with extensive experience in developing and leading peer recovery programs.
They offer various training programs, including the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy, "Changing the Narrative: Addressing Stigma, Racism and Biases within the Peer Role," and "The Foundational Ethics of Peer Support".
We offer various training programs, including the “CCAR Recovery Coach Academy,” “CCAR Ethical Considerations,” “Changing the Narrative: Addressing Stigma, Racism and Biases within the Peer Role," and "Integrating Harm Reduction in Peer Support.
Our trainings are designed to develop skills in guiding, mentoring, and supporting individuals in long-term recovery, promoting hope, personal responsibility, and empowerment.
Our services are rooted in the principle of lived experience, meaning the training and support are delivered by people who have personally navigated substance use or mental health recovery.
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Testimonials from the Peer Recovery Training and Support Services website and Google business listings consistently praise our program and its instructors. Reviewers emphasize how our trainings prepared them for their roles as peer recovery support specialists while also contributing to their personal recovery journeys. Our organization’s leadership is described as professional, compassionate, and dedicated, with one testimonial noting Dwayne Dean’s natural leadership and teaching abilities. Another review highlights our program’s professional and practical approach to training.
The feedback collectively suggests that Peer Recovery Training and Support Services is well-respected in the recovery community for its quality education and consultation services.
The training was very helpful and educating. I believe it will be helpful to by job has a peer specialist.
This course is helpful and informative!! We feel much more equipped to help people go from where they are to where they want to be.
Great course knowledgeable instructor if you want to learn how to help others to help themselves I strongly recommend taking this course Peer Recovery Specialist
This is who I did it for thanks for the training it was great easy to learn I came from a whole different field but the trainers made it very easy and entertaining thank you Mr Dwayne Dean and Mr Tony Conn for this amazing opportunity and experience
Excellent Class, Informative, Prompt. Great Discussion. Awesome Teachers ! Thank you will Definitely Recommend ❣️🙏🏽
Trainer and training was very educational and trainer was patient also practiced active listening and spend a lot of time with questions and answers
Great job Dwayne I appreciate what you do. Thank you!
I found the material and live instruction through Zoom was very informative and clear to understand. The facilitators of the class, Tony Conn and Dwayne Dean, were very personable and directed the class with thoughtfulness and precision.
5 stars to Dwayne was an amazing instructor. He broke down everything with training and very transparent. One of the best instructor I had in long time. Thanks again!
Dwayne is an incredible teacher. Super knowledgeable, experienced and hilarious. If you need to take a training, his courses guarantee you will learn what is required for certification while genuinely enjoying the class. Dwayne is a provocative and thoughtful educator, dont hesitate to choose his classes for your training needs
Very informative and it helps me to learn certain aspects of recovery in my life and others, such as mentality towards others that are worse off than me, this another reason why im taking this training so i can be able to help and give hope and try to make a difference in their life
Mr. Dean was thorough and engaging. It was a pleasure learning the material with an instructor that clearly has a passion for the work and a keen compassion for the population we will ultimately serve.
If I could rate more than five stars I would. Dwayne was an amazing instructor. I really liked how he broke it down using analogies. It really helped to understand it. He’s always been very attentive when reaching out via email. I would highly recommend Dwayne and the company to anyone looking to further their education or just become educated about recovery.
Dwayne is a great facilitator/instructor of his courses . Very well Informed and knowledge of the subject . He also takes into consideration your time and conduct’s the courses with that at the forefront . I will definitely use Dwayne and company going forward for any training . Thank you !
Mr. Dwayne is a great is a instructor. He has a good sense of humor n made the training very fun. I learned alot, from my peers n the instructor.
Content was presented in an engaging way that made the important points easy to remember and integrate. Curriculum was very well structured. Each module combined students’ life experience with clinical theory in a way that made it all very easy to understand. The instructor was highly professional while still being relatable
Participants frequently praise the instructors, especially Dwayne Dean, for being highly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging when delivering course material.
Reviewers state that the courses effectively prepare them for their roles as certified peer specialists, providing practical tools and information to help individuals in recovery.
Many comments highlight how the training not only prepared them professionally but also aided their personal wellness and recovery journeys.
Colleagues and participants mention the professionalism, quick response, and valuable support offered by the organization and its leadership.
The training is valued for its focus on integrating "lived experience" with professional skills, fostering a non-judgmental, empathetic approach to supporting others.
(443) 522-5781
dwayne@peerrecoverysupport.com
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