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THE EXTRA MILE

The Extra Mile is contracted by LDH/OBH, to provide statewide trainings for Peer Support Specialists. Trainings may be conducted virtually or in-person at various locations around the state. Capacity for the trainings are limited; therefore the application process is competitive. Upon successful completion of training, Peer Support Specialists will be deemed recognized by the state of Louisiana.

PST Admin Phone Number: Contact Morgan Fontenot (337) 322-5753 (call/text) or at [email protected]

Adult Peer Support

Training Dates 2025

January 2025

Application Deadline is December 6th

Pre-Meet: 9th; Week 1: 13th-16th; Week 2: 22nd-24th

February 2025

Application Deadline is January 10th

Pre-Meet: 13th; Week 1: 17th-20th; Week 2: 26th-28th

March 2025

Application Deadline is February 7th

Pre-Meet: 13th; Week 1: 17th-20th; Week 2: 26th-28th

April 2025

Application Deadline is February 21st

Pre-Meet:  Mar 25th; Week 1: Mar 1st- Apr3rd; 

Week 2: 9th-10th

May 2025

Application Deadline is April 4th

Pre-Meet: 8th; Week 1: 12th-15th; Week 2: 21st-23rd

June 2025

Application Deadline is April 25th

Pre-Meet: May 29th; Week 1: 2nd-5th; Week 2: 11th-13th

Family Peer Support

TRAINING DATES 2025

January 20th – 24th

March 17th – 21st

May 19th – 23rd

Prior to Registering for Peer Supervisor Training - YOU MUST Complete these 2 courses and attach your certificates to the Registration for Peer Support Training.

PEER SUPERVISOR TRAINING DATES 2024

May 20th & 21st

July 29th & 30th

September 23rd & 24th

November 18th & 19th

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