CPSS Advocacy 2

Question 1

When a peer specialist advocates for a person's right to choose their own recovery path, which core principle are they upholding?

Accepted Answer

Self-determination

Answer

Self-determination is a foundational recovery principle that honors each person's right to direct their own life and recovery choices.

Question 2

A peer specialist learns that a system policy consistently disadvantages people with mental health conditions. The MOST appropriate systemic advocacy action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document patterns and bring concerns to leadership or advocacy organizations

Answer

Systemic advocacy involves identifying patterns of inequity and working through proper channels—including leadership and advocacy groups—to create policy change.

Question 3

In North Carolina, which state agency is primarily responsible for overseeing mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use services?

Accepted Answer

NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMH/DD/SUS)

Answer

NC DMH/DD/SUS is the state agency that oversees and sets policy for behavioral health services across North Carolina.

Question 4

A peer specialist helping someone navigate the appeals process for a denied service is engaged in which type of advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Individual case advocacy

Answer

Individual case advocacy focuses on helping a specific person assert their rights and navigate systems to obtain needed services.

Question 5

Which communication approach is MOST effective when a peer specialist advocates on behalf of someone to a provider?

Accepted Answer

Using collaborative, strength-based language that centers the person's goals

Answer

Collaborative, strength-based language promotes partnership with providers while keeping the focus on what the person needs and wants.

(CPSS) Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

(CPSS) Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

CPSS Advocacy 2