Recovery Support Specialist, Certificate
This certificate trains students to become Certified Recovery Support Specialists (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) in Illinois. The training meets certification standards for education and practical experience hours, and it prepares students to enter the professional field of recovery support. Students seeking this credential should have personal experience with addiction or mental health recovery. Students who are pursuing their CRSS certification will need to provide verification to the Illinois Certification Board that they are in recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder.