Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC) - Indiana

Indiana Peer Recovery Coach Certification Program Certifying Body: ICAADA (Indiana Counseling Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse) Website: icaada.org Training Provider: MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute - mhaitraininginstitute.org Credentials (all via ICAADA): - CAPRC I (Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach I): entry-level, non-renewal (expected to advance to CAPRC II within 2 years) - CAPRC II (Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II): intermediate, requires IC&RC exam - CARC (Certified Addiction Recovery Coach): advanced Each credential offers specialized endorsements for: Mental Health, Gambling Support, and Forensic Support Supervisor credentials: CSPR-PR (Peer Recovery) and CSPR-CL (Clinical) Training Requirements (CAPRC I): - Recovery Support Fundamentals: $500 (MHAI Training Institute) - Recovery Support Ethics: $160 (MHAI Training Institute) - Training and certification are separate processes; no minimum requirements to attend training Certification Fees: - $125 ICAADA membership + $150 IC&RC Peer Recovery exam + $100 certification fee = $375 total - Scholarships may be available (funding-dependent) Background Check: Not required for ICAADA credentialing; left to employer discretion Continuing Education: 40 hours per renewal period (CAPRC II & CARC); must be from approved accreditation agency Medicaid Reimbursable: Yes, through Indiana Medicaid; digital peer support also reimbursable Statewide Organization: Indiana Association of Peer Recovery Support Services (IAPRSS) Website: iaprss.org | Email: info@IAPRSS.org Award: Mental Health America of Indiana - 'Recovery Coach of the Year' at annual symposium Notable: ICAADA delivers certification within Indiana Dept. of Corrections for currently incarcerated individuals; DOL apprenticeships and workforce development recognition available Certified Peer Specialists in Indiana (2024): 1,200 Source: Copeland Center Peer Specialist Database