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  • CHOICES Is Approved by the Connecticut Certification Board

  • Credential Title: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

  • Educational Requirements: 50 Hours/CES in the IC & RC Four Domains

Suggested Courses for Initial Certification in Connecticut

Peer Recovery Coach Training

Duration: 5 Days

30 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following four domains:

  • Advocacy - 8.0

  • Ethics - 4.0

  • Mentoring & Education - 8.75

  • Recovery & Wellness - 9.25

This is typically a five-day course. Classes are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Attendance for the full 30 hours is mandatory to receive a certificate of completion.

Ethical Foundations for Peer Coaches (12 Hours)

Duration: 5 Days

12 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following domain:

  • Ethics - 12

This course typically lasts two days. Classes are conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Attendance for the full 12 hours is mandatory to receive a certificate of completion.

Optional Courses for Connecticut

Suicide Prevention for Non-Clinical Workers

Duration: 2 Days

6 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following domains:

  • Advocacy - 2.25

  • Mentoring & Education - 1.25

  • Recovery & Wellness - 0.75

  • Ethical Responsibility - 2.25

This suicide prevention training course is delivered virtually, usually from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST over two days. It can be customized for in-person delivery.

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Motivational Interviewing Foundations

Duration: 2 Days

10 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following domains:

  • Advocacy - 1.0

  • Mentoring & Education - 6.0

  • Recovery & Wellness - 3.0

This course is delivered virtually from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Attendance for the full 10 hours is mandatory to receive a certificate of completion.

  • CHOICES Is Approved by the Florida Certification Board as Provider No.5388

  • Credential Title: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) with Enhancements

  • Educational Requirements: 40 Hours/CES

Suggested Courses for Initial Certification

Peer Recovery Coach Training

Duration: 5 Days

30 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following four domains:

  • Advocacy - 8.0

  • Ethics - 4.0

  • Mentoring & Education - 8.75

  • Recovery & Wellness - 9.25


This is typically a five-day course. Classes are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Attendance for the full 30 hours is mandatory to receive a certificate of completion.

Illinois Candidates


Enroll in the 30-Hour Peer Coach Training and 12-Hour Ethical Foundation Training to satisfy Illinois CRPS training requirements.

  • CHOICES Is a Suggested Provider by the Maine Recovery Certification Board

  • Credential Title: Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC)

  • Educational Requirements: 46 Hours/CEs in the Four Domains

Suggested Courses for Initial Certification

Peer Recovery Coach Training


Duration: 5 Days

30 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following four domains:

  • Advocacy - 8.0

  • Ethics - 4.0

  • Mentoring & Education - 8.75

  • Recovery & Wellness - 9.25


This is typically a five-day course. Classes are conducted from 9:00

a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Attendance for the full 30 hours is mandatory

to receive a certificate of completion.

Ethical Foundations for Peer Coaches (12 Hours)


Duration: 5 Days

12 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following domain:

  • Ethics - 12


This course typically lasts two days. Classes are conducted from

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Attendance for the full 12 hours is

mandatory to receive a certificate of completion.

Suicide Prevention for Non-Clinical Workers


Duration: 2 Days


6 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following domains:

  • Advocacy - 2.25

  • Mentoring & Education - 1.25

  • Recovery & Wellness - 0.75

  • Ethical Responsibility - 2.25


This suicide prevention training course is delivered virtually, usually

from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST over two days. It can be customized

for in-person delivery.

Additional Courses

For Initial Certification or Renewal/Recertification


You can attend any of these courses for your initial certification or renewal in accordance with NAADAC.

Peers Introduction to Mental Health: Signs, Symptoms, & Wellness


Duration: 5 Days


This course is available as a 4-hour course and a 10-hour course. Both training courses provide 4 CEs in the following domains:

  • Advocacy

  • Ethics

  • Recovery & Wellness

  • Mentoring & Educationf

Recovery Coaching in Emergency Department

6-8 Hours/CEs will be awarded in the following four domains:

  • Advocacy - 1.25

  • Ethics - 1.5

  • Recovery & Wellness - 1.5

  • Mentoring & Education - 1.75


This course is delivered virtually. The schedule varies. Please check

the dates below. Attendance is mandatory for the full course to

receive a Certificate of Completion.

Let’s Talk - Strengthening Your Suicide Conversation Skills


Duration: 2 Days

4 Hours/CEs will be awarded in four domains. Please contact us to learn more about upcoming dates. This course is delivered virtually. Attendance for all four hours is mandatory to receive a certificate of completion.

Recovery Coaching in Emergency Departments

6-8 Hours/CEs will be awarded in the following four domains:

  • Advocacy - 1.25

  • Ethics - 1.5

  • Recovery & Wellness - 1.5

  • Mentoring & Education - 1.75


This course is delivered virtually. The schedule varies. Please check

the dates below. Attendance is mandatory for the full course to

receive a Certificate of Completion.

Let’s Talk - Strengthening Your Suicide Conversation Skills


Duration: 2 Days


4 Hours/CEs will be awarded in four domains. Please contact us to learn more about upcoming dates. This course is delivered virtually. Attendance for all four hours is mandatory to receive a certificate of completion.

Recovery Coaching in Emergency Departments

6-8 Hours/CEs will be awarded in the following four domains:

  • Advocacy - 1.25

  • Ethics - 1.5

  • Recovery & Wellness - 1.5

  • Mentoring & Education - 1.75


This course is delivered virtually. The schedule varies. Please

contact us to learn more about the upcoming dates. Attendance is

mandatory for the full course to receive a certificate of completion.

  • CHOICES Is Approved by the Maryland Certification Board as Provider No.65423-EP

  • Credential Title: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

  • Educational Requirements: 46 Hours/CEs in the IC & RC Four Domains

Suggested Courses for Initial Certification in Maryland

Peer Recovery Coach Training


Duration: 5 Days

30 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following four domains:

  • Advocacy - 8.0

  • Ethics - 4.0

  • Mentoring & Education - 8.75

  • Recovery & Wellness - 9.25

This is typically a five-day course. Classes are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

EST. Attendance for the full 30 hours is mandatory to receive a

certificate of completion5

Ethical Foundations for Peer Coaches (12 Hours)


Duration: 5 Days

12 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following domain:

  • Ethics - 12


This course typically lasts two days. Classes are conducted from

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Attendance for the full 12 hours is

mandatory to receive a certificate of completion.

Suicide Prevention for Non-Clinical Workers


Duration: 2 Days

6 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following domains:

  • Advocacy - 2.25

  • Mentoring & Education - 1.25

  • Recovery & Wellness - 0.75

  • Ethical Responsibility - 2.25



This suicide prevention training course is delivered virtually,

usually from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST over two days. It can be

customized for in-person delivery.

Total CEs of This Track


Duration: 2 Days

48.5 Hours - Domains:s:

  • Advocacy - 10.25

  • Ethics - 18.25

  • Mentoring & Education - 10.0

  • Recovery & Wellness - 10.0

  • CHOICES Is Approved by the NYCB

  • Credential Title: Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (CPRA) & Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)

  • Educational Requirements Depend on Which Credentials You Need

Suggested Courses for Initial Certification in Connecticut

Peer Recovery Coach Training

Duration: 5 Days

30 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following domain:

  • Ethics - 12


This course typically lasts two days. Classes are conducted from

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Attendance for the full 12 hours is

mandatory to receive a certificate of completion.

Ethical Foundations for Peer Coaches (12 Hours)

Duration: 5 Days

12 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following domain:

  • Ethics - 12

This course typically lasts two days. Classes are conducted from

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Attendance for the full 12 hours is

mandatory to receive a certificate of completion.

Suicide Prevention for Non-Clinical Workers

Duration: 2 Days

6 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following domains

  • Advocacy - 2.25

  • Mentoring & Education - 1.25

  • Recovery & Wellness - 0.75

  • Ethical Responsibility - 2.25

This suicide prevention training course is delivered virtually, usually

from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST over two days. It can be customized

for in-person delivery.


HIV/AIDS & Bloodborne Pathogens

Duration: 2 Days

6 Hours/CEs are awarded in the following four domains:

  • Advocacy - 2.25

  • Mentoring & Education - 1.25

  • Recovery & Wellness - 0.5

  • Ethical Responsibility - 2.5

This course is delivered virtually from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.

Attendance for the full six hours is mandatory.





A Peers Introduction to Mental Health

4 CEs are awarded in the following domains::

  • Advocacy -1.0

  • Mentoring & Education - 1.0

  • Recovery & Wellness - 1.0

  • Ethical Responsibility - 1.0

This course is delivered virtually from 12:00-4:30 p.m. EST.

Attendance for the full 4hours is mandatory.




Total CEs of This Track

55 Hours - Domains:

  • Advocacy -12.0

  • Mentoring & Education - 20.75

  • Recovery & Wellness - 11.25

  • Ethical Responsibility - 10.5

CHOICES ADDICTION & RECOVERY EDUCATION

Phone

(603) 918-6510

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. EST

Address

Clearwater, FL, & Hampton, NH