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Rhode Island Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Training

State-endorsed CPRS certification in Rhode Island, administered by RICB. Single integrated certification (no MH/SUD split). Requirements: HS diploma/GED (veterans may use discharge docs), lived experience (own recovery or family member). Training: 46 hours across 4 domains (Advocacy 10h, Mentoring…

Duur: 46 hours education + 500 hours volunteer/paid peer experience + IC&RC exam

State-endorsed CPRS certification in Rhode Island, administered by RICB. Single integrated certification (no MH/SUD split). Requirements: HS diploma/GED (veterans may use discharge docs), lived experience (own recovery or family member). Training: 46 hours across 4 domains (Advocacy 10h, Mentoring 10h, Recovery/Wellness 10h, Ethics 16h). Experience: 500 hours volunteer/paid peer services (incl. 25 supervised). State exam: IC&RC Peer Recovery Exam (75 multiple choice, on-demand at approved testing sites). Recertification: every 2 years with 20 CEUs (6 ethics). Medicaid: Yes (1115 waiver). Telehealth: Yes. Contact: sarah.saintlaurent@bhddh.ri.gov. 234 certified peer specialists in RI (2024).