Peer Recovery Specialist Training
72 Hour PRS-Training
This 72-hour Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Peer Recovery Specialist Training is the mandatory prerequisite for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification with the Virginia Certification Board (VCB). It is up to you as to as to whether or not you want to continue to take the test through the VCB to become officially certified after completion of this course. The Peer Recovery Specialist training is for adults (18+) who have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges, or a family member/supporter of someone with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Participants of this course must be well-grounded in their mental health and/or substance use recovery.
When?
May 2024
Offered in May 2024, the 72-hour course will take place in person at the McShin Foundation. Training will take place between May 6th and May 17th. Please use the contact information below to contact Jesse Wysocki about upcoming trainings or to be added to the e-mail notification blast. For more information contact Jesse Wysocki at jessew@mcshin.org, by e-mail or by phone at (804)-249-1845.
