NYCPS / Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) - New York

State-endorsed certifications: NYCPS (NY Certified Peer Specialist - Mental Health) and CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate - SUD). Training: via Academy of Peer Services (academyofpeerservices.org), online, free. 13 Core + 5 elective courses + 2000 hours supervised experience for full cert. Provisional cert also available. SUD: IC&RC exam required. Specializations: Family Peer Advocate (FPA), Youth Peer Advocate (YPA), CRPA-Family, CRPA-Youth, Veteran Supported Recovery, Criminal Justice Supported Recovery. CEUs: 10 hours/year. Medicaid reimbursable: Yes (incl. HARP waivers). Statewide org: NYC Peer Workforce Coalition (peerworkforcecoalition.org). Contact: NYPSCB, 3 Atrium Drive Suite 205, Albany NY 12205, 518-426-0945, info@nypeerspecialist.org.