LINC Anatomy

Contact Information | LINC Anatomy

Wilma Moses, LINC Anatomy Coordinator

What We Do

LINC Anatomy offers individuals stipends for training and certification as Peer Support Specialists and Community Health Workers. LINC Anatomy staff assist with the application process, coordinate training sessions, and supervise program participation.

What is a Peer Support Specialist?

A North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is an individual living in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorder, domestic violence, justice-involvement, or other challenges, who is trained to support others who can benefit from the lived experience of the PSS.

A PSS leads activities and coaching to encourage and support others in accessing heathcare and treatment, developing recovery goals, and maintaining processes that assist in healthy living. PSS can run support groups, self-help groups, facilitate online forums, and offer one-on-one mentorship.

Peer Support Specialists in North Carolina are required to meet state training and certification requirements consisting of a 40-hour program.

More information about the North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist Program.

What is Community Health Worker?

A North Carolina Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted member of the community and works to improve access to health and social services. A CHW can hold a formal or informal role in the public health system, providing valuable connections to services for individuals and groups who are unfamiliar or distrustful of people outside of a given community, for example, unsheltered individuals, minorities, non-English speaking people, and economically disadvantaged.

Learn more about Community Health Worker certification at the North Carolina Community Health Worker Association.

Who is Eligible for LINC Anatomy

LINC Anatomy stipends and program support are offered to North Carolina residents in the Cape Fear area, including New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.

Peer Support Specialist certification requires a High School diploma or G.E.D.

Community Health Worker certification requires verification of lived experience.

How to Apply

To apply for a training stipend, find the calendar of upcoming PSS and CHW classes, and complete your application for North Carolina certification, contact Wilma Moses directly.

The training schedule changes month-to-month depending upon availability of a registered instructor.