SC SHARE SELF-HELP ASSOCIATION REGARDING EMOTIONS

What SC SHARE SELF-HELP ASSOCIATION REGARDING EMOTIONS does

SC SHARE Self-Help Association Regarding Emotions is a South Carolina-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 1985 and headquartered at 2201 Commerce Drive in Cayce, SC, that trains and certifies the state's behavioral health peer support workforce. With 1-10 employees, the organization delivers a 40-hour intensive virtual CPSS certification capped at 20 students per cohort, covering recovery principles, peer support practices, ethics, harm reduction, crisis management, and cultural humility. The core curriculum is sanctioned by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and meets CMS requirements for Medicaid-billable peer support services, making SC SHARE the de facto credentialing body for Medicaid-reimbursable peer support in the state.

Its product surface includes the CPSS initial certification ($332 total: $32 non-refundable registration plus $300 tuition), an Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialization (IFPRS) certification ($175, three-day online) launched in partnership with SAFE Project, annual recertification at $30/year (requiring 20 CEUs with a minimum of 1 Ethics CEU), a free monthly "Friday Focus" skill-building CEU series, and an annual peer support conference at the Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach ($150/ticket). Adjacent services include onsite and offsite Recovery for Life support groups, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) groups, individual peer support services, Mobile Crisis Teams covering multiple SC counties, CBAS Project training videos, and advocacy work with the SC Office of Mental Health and DAODAS on workforce and wage policy. Technology is intentionally lightweight: training delivery runs on Zoom, registration is handled through email and Google Forms, and the site is hosted on Wix, with no proprietary platform or app.

The business model is earned-revenue plus donations plus grants. Primary revenue comes from training, certification, and conference fees supplemented by tax-deductible donations via PayPal and cashier's check, with non-dilutive capital sourced through state and federal grants such as the $150,317 Appalachian Regional Commission award dated September 18, 2024. Distribution is hybrid: direct-to-individual learners via virtual training and Zoom-based support groups, supplemented by partnerships with state agencies (SC DMH, OMH, DAODAS) and like-minded non-profits (FAVOR Piedmont, SAFE Project). Recent leadership transitioned to Nakeila Johnson as Executive Director in September 2025.

Name

SC SHARE SELF-HELP ASSOCIATION REGARDING EMOTIONS

Legal name

South Carolina Self-Help Association Regarding Emotions

Website

https://scshare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SC SHARE is a South Carolina 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 1985, that delivers the state-sanctioned Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) training, Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialization (IFPRS), and annual recertification serving individuals in recovery and the behavioral health workforce across South Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Peer Support Certification and Recovery Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

Keywords

• Peer support certification
• Mental health recovery
• Substance use recovery
• Behavioral health training
• Peer support services

Headquarters

HQ city

West Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Fees: Primary revenue stream from certification training programs including $32 registration fee and $300 class tuition for CPSS certification. Additional revenue from $175 IFPRS certification and $30 recertification fees with $15/month overdue charges
2. Conference Revenue: Annual Peer Support Conference generating revenue through $150 ticket sales for the annual three-day event in Myrtle Beach
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted via PayPal and cashier's check, supporting the organization's non-profit mission. Registered Charity: 57-0936454

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SC SHARE trains, certifies, and recertifies Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) in South Carolina through a 40-hour virtual certification program, an annual recertification program, the IFPRS forensic specialization, and the annual Peer Support Conference. It also delivers direct recovery support services including Recovery For Life Support Groups, Wellness Recovery Action Plan groups, one-on-one peer support, and Mobile Crisis Team response across multiple South Carolina counties.

Product overview

SC SHARE is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive peer support training and certification ecosystem. The primary offering is the Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Certification Program, a 40-hour intensive virtual training that leads to certification. This core certification is supported by add-on programs including the IFPRS (Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialization) certification for specialists working with justice-involved populations, the Recertification Program requiring 20 CEUs annually, and monthly Friday Focus skill-building CEU sessions. The organization also provides recovery support services including Recovery For Life Support Groups, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Groups, and Individual Peer Support Services. Additional offerings include CBAS Project Training on specialized topics (ethics, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, etc.), the annual SC SHARE Peer Support Conference, and advocacy services. The organization operates in partnership with SAFE Project for veterans support and collaborates with the South Carolina Office of Mental Health and DAODAS for advocacy efforts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Recovery For Life, Helping Others Help Themselves: SC SHARE's signature peer support program developed in 2001, advancing the belief that people with mental illnesses can and do live meaningful lives in recovery.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Certification Program
• Integrated Forensic Peer Support (IFPRS) Certification
• Friday Focus: Skill Building CEUs for CPSS

Products and services

• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Certification Program Intensive 40-hour virtual certification training program that prepares individuals to become Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS), covering Recovery Principles, Peer Support Practices, Ethics, Cultural Humility, Communication, Recovery & Personal Wellness Goals, All Pathways Recovery, Managing Crisis, Group Facilitation, Advocacy, Boundaries, Harm Reduction, and Workplace Skills. Sanctioned by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
• Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialization (IFPRS) Certification Three-day, 100% online certification training (9am-5pm daily) for currently Certified Peer Support Specialists in South Carolina, designed to provide additional tools when working with peers who are experiencing or have had previous experience with criminal justice involvement. Covers four domains: recovery and wellness, advocacy, mentoring and education, and ethical responsibility.
• CPSS Recertification Program Annual recertification program for active CPSS professionals, sanctioned by the Department of Health and Human Services and offered in conjunction with the South Carolina Office of Mental Health, consisting of 20 hours of continuing education credits (CEUs) per year.
• SC SHARE Annual Peer Support Conference Annual three-day peer support conference at Landmark Resort, Myrtle Beach, SC, offering CEUs, networking opportunities, and community/state resource sharing for CPSS professionals and the recovery community.
• Friday Focus: Skill Building CEUs for CPSS Monthly skill-building continuing education session offered free to CPSS professionals, held every 2nd Friday of the month to help specialists meet their annual 20 CEU requirement.
• CBAS Project Training Specialized peer support training program covering topics including ethics, boundaries, harm reduction, ACES, mental health first aid, multiculturalism, and trauma-informed care, available through registration and online video modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of Peer Support Specialists trained and certified since program inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAVOR PiedmontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Certified Peer Support Specialist support group meetings. This recurring online meeting is designed for CPSS professionals ONLY, providing group discussion on strategies for dealing with conflicts, ethics, self-care, empowerment, supervision and professional growth. Held first Friday of each month via Zoom.
• SAFE ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Veterans Support Group programming and collaboration on Integrated Forensic Peer Support (IFPRS) Certification training. SAFE Project Veterans Support Group meetings complement SC SHARE's veteran-focused peer support services.
• South Carolina Department of Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration beginning in 2001 to develop peer support concept enhancing mental health services. The state peer support program was administered by SC DMH for ten years. Ongoing strategic partnership for advocacy and program development.
• South Carolina Office of Mental Health (OMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency partner for advocacy goals including expanding Peer Support into new job sectors, increasing wages for Peer Specialists, and eradicating stigma. Collaborates on recertification programs.
• Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government agency partner for strategic advocacy efforts and recovery program development. Works with SC SHARE on strengthening South Carolina's grassroots recovery programs and support services.
• South Carolina Senators and House RepresentativesminorOthersState legislative partners for policy advocacy. SC SHARE meets with South Carolina senators and house representatives as official lobbyists for the peer support cause.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• Mental Health America:

Direct peers

• Florida Peer Support Coalition: Florida-based organization providing peer specialist training, certification preparation, and continuing education. Directly comparable as a state-level peer support training body.
• Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network: Georgia-based peer-led nonprofit that trains and certifies Certified Peer Specialists in Georgia. Direct counterpart to SC SHARE in another state, offering comparable state-sanctioned peer support certification and advocacy.
• NYAPRS (New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services): New York statewide peer support and psychiatric rehabilitation training organization offering Peer Specialist certification and continuing education. Operates a comparable state-level peer certification training model.
• Texas Peer Support Coalition: Texas-based coalition delivering peer specialist training and certification aligned with state Health and Human Services requirements. Operates the same state-anchored peer support certification model as SC SHARE.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS): National professional association for the peer specialist workforce, offering credentialing, advocacy, and continuing education across all states. Comparable mission and constituency but operates at a national, association level rather than a single-state training body.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): National mental health advocacy and education organization providing peer-led support programs (NAMI Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Basics), training, and state affiliates. Adjacent incumbent in the peer support and mental health education space with a national footprint.

Emerging players

• Intentional Peer Support: Organization offering an alternative peer support training framework and certification with national reach. Comparable training philosophy and target audience (peer support workers) but uses a distinct methodology rather than state-sanctioned curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scpeersupport
• Instagraminstagram.com/share_rfl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sc-share-self-help-association-regarding-emotions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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