Certified Peer Development Program (CRPA-P)
Join our in-person class to use your experience to advocate for community members seeking or sustaining recovery!
Certified Peer Development Program for CRPA-P
August 17, 2026- August 27, 2026
Healthy Capital District is offering courses for provisional certification for the role of Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)! W e support you through the entire process and are dedicated to your success!! Unlike other programs, we provide THREE MONTHS of support after course completion! From completing foundational training to submitting a completed application, we are here for you!
Upon receiving your CRPA-P, you are immediately Medicaid-billable through an OASAS-licensed entity!
T o qualify for CRPA certification you must:
- Have history of a substance use disorder, be someone who has personal or family experience with substance use disorder (SUD), and/or who is passionate about supporting someone in their recovery from a SUD
- Be willing to share your recovery from that condition/event (if applicable)
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
After submitting your interest, you will be contacted regarding potential scholarship options. Registration via Eventbrite does not guarantee a seat. Classes are kept small and registrants are required to respond to outreach and confirm participation.
CRPA-P Course Schedule: Classes start August 17 2026 and conclude August 27, 2026, 9am-4pm. Classes are held on every day, Monday-Friday. Classes from August 17-21 focus on the Recovery Coach Academy; August 24 class focuses on Medication Supported Recovery; and classes from August 25-27 focus on Ethics.
If you have a scheduling conflict on any day but wish to take the course, please reach out and we can help determine whether this course or a future course would meet your needs.
Instructor: Katrina Fox , CRPA/CARC NYCB Trainer
Katrina Fox is approved by ASAP-NYCB to deliver this training towards professional certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) and/or Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)
Join our in-person class to use your experience to advocate for community members seeking or sustaining recovery!
Certified Peer Development Program for CRPA-P
August 17, 2026- August 27, 2026
Healthy Capital District is offering courses for provisional certification for the role of Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)! W e support you through the entire process and are dedicated to your success!! Unlike other programs, we provide THREE MONTHS of support after course completion! From completing foundational training to submitting a completed application, we are here for you!
Upon receiving your CRPA-P, you are immediately Medicaid-billable through an OASAS-licensed entity!
T o qualify for CRPA certification you must:
- Have history of a substance use disorder, be someone who has personal or family experience with substance use disorder (SUD), and/or who is passionate about supporting someone in their recovery from a SUD
- Be willing to share your recovery from that condition/event (if applicable)
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
After submitting your interest, you will be contacted regarding potential scholarship options. Registration via Eventbrite does not guarantee a seat. Classes are kept small and registrants are required to respond to outreach and confirm participation.
CRPA-P Course Schedule: Classes start August 17 2026 and conclude August 27, 2026, 9am-4pm. Classes are held on every day, Monday-Friday. Classes from August 17-21 focus on the Recovery Coach Academy; August 24 class focuses on Medication Supported Recovery; and classes from August 25-27 focus on Ethics.
If you have a scheduling conflict on any day but wish to take the course, please reach out and we can help determine whether this course or a future course would meet your needs.
Instructor: Katrina Fox , CRPA/CARC NYCB Trainer
Katrina Fox is approved by ASAP-NYCB to deliver this training towards professional certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) and/or Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)
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Highlights
- 10 days 7 hours
- In person
Location
TBD (TO BE DETERMINED)
Capital Region
Capital Region, NY 12206
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