127 East 105th Street, New York, New York 10029,
PEER TRAINING ACADEMY
Become a Certified Peer Advocate, Certified Recovery Coach or a Certified Peer Advocate for Families.
In Just 30 DAYS
Our comprehensive training equips you with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively support individuals on their path to wellness. Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the principles of recovery, ethical considerations, communication skills, trauma-informed care, and building resilience. You will also gain practical experience through role-playing exercises, case studies, and real-life scenarios, ensuring you have the confidence and competence to make a positive impact on the lives of those you serve.
What sets our CRPA Training apart is our commitment to providing a person-centered approach. We recognize that each individual's journey to recovery is unique, and our training equips you with the ability to meet people where they are, providing non-judgmental support and fostering a sense of hope and empowerment.
Beyond the training program, we offer ongoing support and resources to keep you connected and informed. Our alumni network provides a space for peer support, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Additionally, we provide continuing education and networking events, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest practices and trends in the field.
By completing CRPA Training, you will earn a respected certification that opens doors to a variety of career paths. Whether you choose to work in residential treatment facilities, outpatient clinics, peer-run organizations, or community centers, your CRPA certification will demonstrate your commitment to providing quality peer support services.
WHere are Peers Employed????
Peers may work in a variety of settings including OASAS outpatient programs under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. They may also find work in hospital emergency departments and various home and community-based service settings as they become available across the state.
Certified peers also provide support in court rooms for individuals working through criminal justice matters, or accompany individuals to doctors appointments if needed. This training will provide you the skills that you need to succeed providing peer led services for individual struggling with Substance Use Disorders or for individuals already in the Recovery Process.
Course Includes:
Recovery Coach / Peer Advocate Training 30 Hours
Peer Ethics 16 Hours
MATS 6 Hours
Science of Addiction 6.5 Hours
Essential Skills 6 Hours
Harm Reduction 6 Hours
Motivational Interviewing 6 Hours
Interpersonal Relationships 6 Hours
Documentation for Peers 6 Hours
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors 6 Hours
Medical Issues in Recovery 6 hours
Stages of Recovery 6 Hours
Innovational Recovery in the 21st Century 6 Hours
Trauma Informed Care 6 Hours
Supporting Recovery Goal Setting 6 Hours
Spirituality 6 hours
Wellness for Peer Professionals 6 Hours
Principles of Ethics 4 Hours
CRPA- Family On line pre-requisite 15Hours
CRPA- Family In class session 10 Hours
Renewal Hours
The above classes are approved for CRPA & CARC and CASAC Renewals.
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Scholarships available for Recovery Coach and Peer Ethics Please click the link below to see if you qualify
Peer To Peer Course Description
Recovery Coach
Recovery Coach
Recovery Coach
The Recovery Coach/Peer Advocate is a comprehensive 5 day training that will arm you with the strength-based strategies to support persons in or seeking recovery from alcohol and other drugs. Similar to life and business coaching, Recovery Coaching or Peer Advocates (also known as peer mentoring) is a type of partnership where the person in or seeking recovery self directs his/her recovery while the coach provides expertise in supporting successful change.
Peer Ethics
Recovery Coach
Recovery Coach
16 Hour Peer Ethics is require for your Peer Advocate Application Process. This 2 day workshop will introduce the standard principles that guide peers in order to provide adequate and appropriate services .
Approved for CARC/CRPA / CASAC renewal hours
MATS/MARS
Recovery Coach
Science of Addiction
This 6 hour workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Medication Assisted Treatment (MATS) and (MARS ) Medication Assisted Recovery Services which is the use of medications, in combination with behavioral therapies, to treat substance use disorders. MAT is primarily used for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription pain relievers that contain opiates. The prescribed medication operates to normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, relieve physiological cravings, and normalize body functions without the negative effects of the abused drug.This workshop will discuss the neurobiology of addiction. How substance use disorders impact the brain and how MAT's works. Participants will obtain an overview of the different types of medications used in the treatment of opioid, nicotine and prescription drugs. Participants will understand the benefits of MATS and the management of Recovery.
Next class March 8, 2023
This class is required for CARC and CRPA certification it can also be used for renewals . Medication Assisted Treatment Services and Medication Assisted Recovery Services is a 6 hour class that will discuss the different and various medications used to obtain and or sustain recovery. It will dispel the Myths that have circulated our field for years.
Science of Addiction
Essential Skills for Peers
Science of Addiction
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals
Learn what neurobiology can teach use about addiction and recovery… so we can talk about addiction and recovery from a science-based perspective. Understand why it’s important for
recovery advocacy and the recovery
community to reduce discrimination and make a difference in how people view addiction and recovery.
Essential Skills for Peers
Essential Skills for Peers
Essential Skills for Peers
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals
Essential skills are a combination of techniques involving people, social
situations, communication, character, attitude, career attributes, and social and emotional intelligence quotients. This is among other factors that also enable those to navigate their
environment, work well with others, perform accordingly, and achieve their goals with complementing hard skills
Motivational Interviewing
Essential Skills for Peers
Essential Skills for Peers
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals
Motivational interviewing is a method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. It is a practical, empathetic, and short-term process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.
Peer to Peer Course Description
Interpersonal Relationship
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors
Interpersonal Relationship
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals, This class is design to to assist you in developing " people skills" understanding the individuality and uniqueness of people despite the similarites
Documentation For Peers
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors
Interpersonal Relationship
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals This class will teach you how to write effective progress reports, understand the need and importance of documentation. Review of the recovery plan.
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals, Most people begin using drugs because someone introduce them to it. Some people are introduce to a lifestyle that is center around using drugs and making money. These false misleading behaviors are harmful for some even deadly, This course is design to examine lifestyles, and other addictive behaviors.
Medical Issues in Recovery
Supporting Recovery Goal Setting
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC &CASAC Renewals
Learn about drug addiction related health problems and how it impacts the recovery process. How to refer and link individuals to the appropriate care
Supporting Recovery Goal Setting
Supporting Recovery Goal Setting
Supporting Recovery Goal Setting
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals,This class will introduce ways to address recurrences and utilized these high risk situations to strengthen and develop coping mechanisms to enhance the recovery process
Recovery in the 21st Century
Supporting Recovery Goal Setting
Supporting Recovery Goal Setting
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals. This one day class will identify the digital era, social media and other electronic platforms and their role and function in the recovery process. A lookout smart recovery will be emphasized
Peer to Peer Course Descriptions
Trauma Informed Coaching
Trauma Informed Coaching
Trauma Informed Coaching
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals, There is a high correlation between substance use and trauma. Learn how to detect and perform the appropriate interventions, referrals and linkages.
Principles of Ethics
Trauma Informed Coaching
Trauma Informed Coaching
4 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC &CASAC Renewal, This class will review the development, and ongoing need to enhance ethical behavior.
Harm Reduction
Trauma Informed Coaching
CRPA -Family On line class
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals
Learn what harm reduction is and dispel the myths associated with this model. Understand the process and dynamics of reducing use of substances and modification of behaviors.
CRPA -Family On line class
CRPA -Family On line class
CRPA -Family On line class
You will need to complete the 10 hour online portion in order to take the second in person class part of this course. You will be provided with the link upon registration. You must complete the online portion by the dates below ..
CRPA -Family
CRPA -Family On line class
Stages of Recovery
The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Family is a new specialization under the existing CRPA –It affords existing Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA) an additional opportunity to offer specialized family peer support.
Stages of Recovery
CRPA -Family On line class
Stages of Recovery
6 hour Class can be used for CRPA & CARC & CASAC Renewals this course will delineate the stages of recovery in terms of early, middle, and susain recovery or the later stages,Understanding that the process begins upon the individuals choice to seek recovery. The content will explore the stages in relationship to the dimensions that support recovery such as an increase in health or managing ones disease or symptoms and making informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional well being.