Peer Training
Become a S.AF.E peer
Peers are trained volunteers who look out for people at our events and help them find support. Get certified through Peer Specialist Core Training, then join us at events.
Peer Specialist Core Training
An 80-hour, hybrid course that takes about 8 weeks. It covers the core principles, hands-on skills and real-world practice of peer support, and prepares you for Peer Recovery Specialist certification.
Enroll with Polaris Pathways
Our training partner, Polaris Pathways, runs the course. See upcoming start dates and reserve your spot on their training site. View cohorts and enroll
The peer training we funded
Grants let S.AF.E offer no-cost training scholarships to residents of our partner counties. Those grants end with 2026, so free training through S.AF.E ends then too. From 2027, you can still enroll directly with Polaris Pathways.
Peers trained
Be a peer at our events
Step 1
Apply to be a peer
Tell us about yourself and your training on the peer application. Apply to be a peer
Step 2
Sign up for event shifts
Once you are approved, pick shifts at upcoming events from your dashboard. See upcoming events
Step 3
Record your interactions
After each event, log your hours and the people you helped, so we can show the difference peers make. Log hours
Questions about becoming a peer? Contact us.