Peer Recovery Specialist Training
72 Hour PRS-Training
About
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?
January 2020
Offered in January 2021, the 72-hour course will take place over 12 days. This virtual training will be January 6th - 17th and January 21st and 22nd.