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 November 30-December 10, 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 November 30 2026 and conclude December 10, 2026, 9am-4pm. Classes are held on every day, Monday-Friday. Classes from November 30-December 4 focus on the Recovery Coach Academy; December 7 class focuses on Medication Supported Recovery; and classes from December 8-10 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)