ADS 090 - Peer Advocacy and Wellness

    Recent Professors
    Ms. Demetria Iacocca, Christina E. Rossi
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will prepare for peer mentor roles in behavioral health settings while completing the 80-hour training requirement associated with the Cal-MHSA Peer Certification examination. The course examines the role of peer providers, including the use of lived recovery experience combined with formal training to support recovery, self-advocacy, resilience, and whole-person wellness. Topics include recovery principles, ethical peer support practice, and service delivery within behavioral health systems. Concurrent enrollment in ADS-138 (1 unit) is required to complete 25 hours of supervised agency-based experience.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:15pm–8:05pm, Wed 5:30pm–7:20pm