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Guides for families and for the people who want to work with them: peer support, respite and more.

What Is Youth Peer Support? A Guide for New York Families

November 4, 2026

How youth peer support works in New York, who provides it, and how FSS NY's program helps teens and young adults.

How to Become a Youth Peer Advocate in New York

November 4, 2026

The requirements for New York's Youth Peer Advocate credential, the provisional and professional levels, and how to start working as a peer.

How to Become a Certified Peer Specialist in New York

November 4, 2026

New York's two adult peer credentials, the Certified Peer Specialist and the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate: who certifies them and what each requires.

How to Become a Respite Provider in New York City

November 4, 2026

What respite providers do, what the job requires, and how to start working as a respite provider with FSS NY in New York City and on Long Island.

Questions?

Call or text 516-400-3040. Email info@fssny.org about programs or staff@fssny.org about jobs.