Certified Peer Development Program (CRPA-P)

Certified Peer Development Program for CRPA-P

September 14, 2026- September 24, 2026

Healthy Capital District is offering courses for provisional certification for the role of Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)!

We 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 Sept 14, 2026 and conclude September 24, 2026, 9am-4pm.

Classes are held on every day, Monday-Friday.

Classes from Sept 14-Sept 18 focus on the Recovery Coach Academy;

Sept 21 class focuses on Medication Supported Recovery; and classes from Sept 22-24 focus on Ethical Considerations in Peer Work.

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