H+H Peer Academy Application | Spring 2026 OBHPeerAcademy@nychhc.org

Intro

Welcome to the H+H Peer Academy application! The H+H Peer Academy is a training program designed to prepare individuals to be eligible to work as peer counselors in a large hospital system.

In order to apply to the H+H Peer Academy, you must:

Be over 18 years of age
Commit to three months of in-person, unpaid training and internship
Complete self-directed online courses
Want to work as a peer counselor upon graduation from the program
Be eligible to work/intern in a hospital setting. Visit the NY State Justice Center website to learn about potential disqualifications.
- https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/criminal-background-check-cbc-process
- https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/staff-exclusion-list

Have a high school diploma or GED/TASC (you will need this document if accepted into the program)

In order to complete this application you will need:

Basic personal information including an email address that you check regularly
A one-page resume of professional, volunteer, and educational experiences
Two brief letters of reference from people who can speak about your accomplishments
To answer these short essay questions: What does peer support mean to you? Tell us about any experience you may have with peers. Why do you want to work as a peer counselor? Why do you want to enroll in the Peer Academy? What are your long-term goals?

The information that you provide in this application is not protected by confidentiality rules. The information you provide will be used by NYC Health + Hospitals in the application review process.

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* 1. Contact information

Name *

Address *

Apartment/Floor/Private House

City/Town *

State *

ZIP/Postal Code *

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* 2. Phone Number. Please use this format: (123)456-7890 Please do not use spaces.

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* 3. Alternate Phone Number. Please use this format: (123)456-7890 Please do not use spaces.

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* 4. Email address

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* 5. It is important that your email address is correct; please confirm your email address here. Double check to make sure it is correct!

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* 6. Date of birth

You must be over 18 to enter this program.

Date

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* 7. Are you available to complete a three-month, in-person, unpaid training program and internship?”

Yes