12. Use Your Story For Good: Journey to CPS-MH

Ever wonder what it really means to be a Certified Peer Specialist In Mental Health (CPS-MH)— or how this certification can change the way you show up for your healing and your community? In this episode, host Cimone Anique gets personal about her own journey through CPS-MH training, why it was more than a class — it was a calling — and how Black women can use peer support as a powerful tool in therapy, motherhood, and self-discovery.

We dive into: What a CPS-MH is and the history behind the certification How peer support bridges the gap between clinical therapy and lived experience How Black women can use CPS-MH services alongside traditional and holistic mental health care My personal story — from training to transformation Ways to find or become a CPS-MH in your area If you’re a Black woman looking for mental health support that understands your culture, your motherhood journey, and your healing style , this episode is your sign. Certified Peer Specialist (CPS-MH) Information: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS) Mental Health America – Peer Support Training Check your local state mental health department website for CPS-MH certification requirements.

Additional Resources for Black Women in Mental Health: Therapy for Black Girls Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) The Loveland Foundation Free Virtual Mental Health & Wellness Support Group for Black Mothers : CONNECT WITH US: Instagram @ mentalblkmom TikTok: @ mentalblkmom Email: info@