State seeks input on peer support specialist certification program

The Alaska Department of Health is seeking information from organizations that could run a statewide certification program for peer support specialists. The Division of Behavioral Health wants to know who might be able to administer and improve the program, which certifies people with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery to support others.

Responses are due April 21 at 2:00 p.m. Alaska time.

Peer support specialists use their own recovery experiences to help others navigate behavioral health challenges. The state is looking for qualified parties capable of handling ongoing administration and enhancement of the certification program.

This request for information does not commit the state to issuing a contract or purchasing services. The department is gathering information about potential vendors and their capabilities.

The notice applies statewide. Organizations interested in responding can contact procurement officer an unnamed participant at [email protected] or 907-759-3312.

The full request for information is available as an attachment on the state's online public notice system. After the April 21 deadline, the department will review responses to determine next steps for the certification program.