Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training

Schedule

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025 at 08:30 am to Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

To Be Announced Soon! | Reno, NV

People in recovery from substance use, mental health or problem gambling learn the skills to become peer recovery support specialists in NV.
About this Event

This Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) course was designed to equip individuals in recovery with the foundational knowledge and tools needed to provide peer recovery support and recovery coaching to individuals struggling with substance use, problem gambling, and mental health. You will learn how to apply these tools in clinical and non-clinical settings. After completing this course, you will have fulfilled the educational requirement to obtain state certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Suport Specialist through the Nevada Certification Board.



Course Highlights
  • In person, May 5th-9th, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM each day
  • 46 hours, including 40 instructor-led hours and 6 hours of independent learning
  • Covers essential skills and knowledge focused on the four domains of peer work: Advocacy, Mentoring/Education, and Recovery/Wellness Support, and Ethical Responsibility
  • Cost of $249.99
  • Scholarships are available for active members of our Community Recovery Center.


About Membership and Scholarships

To obtain a scholarship for the course which will cover all course fees and materials you may register to be a member of the Community Recovery Center. Membership costs nothing but will require participation in a 90-minute peer group each week for 10 weeks before applying for the PRSS Certification Training.

We call the weekly peer groups Member Circles. The weekly Member Circles are a time where members of the local recovery community get together to share resources, updates at the Community Recovery Center, and recovery topics. You will have a chance to participate in peer support, understand the role of the recovery coach, and meet other members, peer interns, and certified peer recovery coaches. There is no cost associated with membership. To find out more about the benefits of membership, call (702) 257-8199 today.



Course Overview

This course covers the core competencies of peer support in the four domains of peer work: advocacy, mentoring and education, recovery and wellness support, and ethical responsibility. You will learn how to effectively advocate for individuals and foster self-advocacy skills, be provided with strategies to support individuals in achieving and maintining whole health and wellness, and explore the skills you need to build meaningful connections and walk alongside peers in their recovery process.



PRSS Certification Requirements

Though not required to take this course, PRSS certification through the Nevada Certification Board requires NV residency, a high school diploma or quivalent, and lived experience in recovery from substance use, mental health, or problem gambling. To find out more, visit the NV Certification Board directly at nevadacertboard.org.



Join us!

Take the first step towards becoming a Peer Recovery Support Specialist. Enroll today and take part in this transformative experience that will empower you to help others through their recovery journeys.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Where is it happening?

To Be Announced Soon!, ----, Reno, United States
Tickets

USD 268.60

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Host or Publisher Foundation for Recovery

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