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Medi-CalPeer Support Specialist -
PRACTICE EXAM
Questions and Correct Answers
What best describes a Peer Support Specialist? Ans: A person
who has personally experienced and is in recovery from mental
health or substance use issues, or who is the family member or
parent of someone with mental health or substance use issues,
and has formal training to support others in recovery.
You REDUCE relationship rapport with someone you are
supporting by: Ans: Being unaware of your power
A benefit of sharing your recovery story is to: Ans: Support
change, and show recovery is possible
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Someone tells a Peer Support Specialist that they have a lot of
situational stress that is not a result of their diagnosis. What
action would the Peer Support Specialist take in supporting the
consumer? Ans: Assist the consumer in developing a wellness
plan to address their concerns.
A consumer would like to support a neighborhood rally but has
anxiety about attending. They believe their anxiety would not be
an issue if they are accompanied by their Peer Support Specialist.
What action would the Peer Support Specialist take? Ans:
Participate in the activity as requested by the consumer, if it is
part of Peer's job.
In optimal recovery planning... Ans: People discover and write
down their goals and dreams.
A consumer tells a Peer Support Specialist they want to make
friends but does not know how. What action would the Peer
Support Specialist take to support the consumer? Ans: Refer
them to the self-help support groups which best fit their needs.
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How would a Family Peer Support Specialist begin to assist a
family in identifying informal supports to plan for wellness? Ans:
Ask the family who they talk to when they need help
What is a strategy for validating the experiences of parents? Ans:
Actively listen as the parents share their experience
How should the Family Peer Support Specialist connect parents to
other parents with similar concerns? Ans: Invite the parent to an
educational event or support group so they can meet other parents
An example of a recovery-oriented approach is... Ans: Focusing
on wellness, ability and choice
What are the basic five stages in the recovery process? Ans: Pre-
contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
What is helpful at the Pre-contemplation stage? Ans: Express
caring, concern and desire for the person to have their best life
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Medi-CalPeer Support Specialist -
PRACTICE EXAM
Questions and Correct Answers
What best describes a Peer Support Specialist? Ans: A person
who has personally experienced and is in recovery from mental
health or substance use issues, or who is the family member or
parent of someone with mental health or substance use issues,
and has formal training to support others in recovery.
You REDUCE relationship rapport with someone you are
supporting by: Ans: Being unaware of your power
A benefit of sharing your recovery story is to: Ans: Support
change, and show recovery is possible
© 2025 All rights reserved
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Someone tells a Peer Support Specialist that they have a lot of
situational stress that is not a result of their diagnosis. What
action would the Peer Support Specialist take in supporting the
consumer? Ans: Assist the consumer in developing a wellness
plan to address their concerns.
A consumer would like to support a neighborhood rally but has
anxiety about attending. They believe their anxiety would not be
an issue if they are accompanied by their Peer Support Specialist.
What action would the Peer Support Specialist take? Ans:
Participate in the activity as requested by the consumer, if it is
part of Peer's job.
In optimal recovery planning... Ans: People discover and write
down their goals and dreams.
A consumer tells a Peer Support Specialist they want to make
friends but does not know how. What action would the Peer
Support Specialist take to support the consumer? Ans: Refer
them to the self-help support groups which best fit their needs.
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How would a Family Peer Support Specialist begin to assist a
family in identifying informal supports to plan for wellness? Ans:
Ask the family who they talk to when they need help
What is a strategy for validating the experiences of parents? Ans:
Actively listen as the parents share their experience
How should the Family Peer Support Specialist connect parents to
other parents with similar concerns? Ans: Invite the parent to an
educational event or support group so they can meet other parents
An example of a recovery-oriented approach is... Ans: Focusing
on wellness, ability and choice
What are the basic five stages in the recovery process? Ans: Pre-
contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
What is helpful at the Pre-contemplation stage? Ans: Express
caring, concern and desire for the person to have their best life
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