Turn Your Lived Experience Into a Legacy of Hope.
Your story has the power to help someone else rewrite theirs. Join A Contagious Smile Academy's Professional Network and become part of a community that equips, supports, and recognizes peer support professionals committed to ethical service, continued growth, and meaningful human connection.
Why Providers Choose A Contagious Smile Academy
More Than a Membership. A Place to Grow, Serve, and Belong.
When you join A Contagious Smile Academy, you're not simply joining a directory. You're becoming part of a professional community that believes your lived experience, when combined with education, ethics, and compassion, can make a lasting difference in the lives of others.
Academy Education
Grow through Academy developed certifications, continuing education, and specialty training designed specifically for peer support professionals.
Professional Community
Connect with like-minded providers who believe in collaboration, ethical practice, and supporting one another's success.
Visibility & Referrals
Build a professional profile in our provider directory and increase your opportunities to connect with individuals seeking peer support.
Business Growth
Access marketing resources, professional tools, business templates, and educational opportunities designed to help you build a sustainable practice.
Professional Recognition
Earn Academy credentials, specialty endorsements, digital badges, and opportunities to advance into mentoring and leadership roles.
A Purpose That Matters
Every conversation has the potential to remind another human being that they are not alone. Your experience can become someone else's turning point.
Membership Comparison
Community Provider $99/month
Your Story Changed Your Life. Now Let It Change Someone Else's
Every Peer Support Specialist begins with a story. Choose the membership that will help you transform your lived experience into lasting impact.
Professional Provider
$179/month
Premier Provider
$299/month
You're Joining a Community That Wants You to Succeed.
Why A Contagious Smile? There are countless places where you can list your services. We built something different.
An internationally recognized, multiple award winning organization trusted by survivors, caregivers, families, and professionals.
National and global visibility through our podcasts, educational platforms, media, and growing community.
A mission driven network where collaboration matters more than competition.
A place where your lived experience is respected, your story is valued, and your success genuinely matters.
Imagine Where You'll Be One Year From Today.
Every thriving Peer Support Specialist started exactly where you are now. The difference wasn't having all the answers. It was taking the first step.
You'll Be More Visible
Instead of wondering how people will find you, you'll have a professional presence that reflects your story, your purpose, and the difference you make.
You'll Feel More Confident
You'll have access to resources, education, and a supportive community that encourages you to grow personally and professionally.
You'll Help More People
Every connection you make has the potential to change a life. Together, we'll help more people feel seen, heard, understood, and supported.
You'll Never Build Your Practice Alone
You'll become part of a network that celebrates your success, shares opportunities, and believes that collaboration creates a greater impact than competition ever could.
You do not have to wait until everything feels perfect. You do not have to build your practice alone. Choose the membership level that fits where you are today, and we will help you take the next step with clarity, visibility, support, and purpose.
What Happens After You Apply?
We've designed the process to be simple, supportive, and focused on helping you succeed from day one.
1. Submit Your Application
Tell us about your lived experience, qualifications, areas of support, and the people you hope to serve.
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2. Review and Interview
Our team will carefully review your application. Qualified applicants will be invited to a supportive interview so we can
learn more about you and answer your questions.
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3. Receive Your Approval
Approved applicants will receive confirmation and clear instructions explaining the next steps.
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4. Choose Your Provider Level
After approval, you will receive a private, secure payment link for the provider level that best supports your goals.
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5. Complete Your Provider Profile
Create your professional profile, provide your booking information, and complete the final review before your profile is published.
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You have survived 100% of your worst days. You don't have to face the next one alone.
Whether you're rebuilding after abuse, navigating trauma, caring for someone you love, or simply trying to find your way again, you're welcome here.
Every resource, session, and conversation is created with one purpose: helping you move forward with hope, healing, and support.
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