Role of CPRS
Role of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS)
Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRSs) play a key role in helping people and their families achieve long-term recovery from addiction and mental health issues. Their work is based on collaboration and focusing on individuals' strengths. CPRSs are not clinicians; they offer support within communities or treatment settings and complement, rather than replace, other professional services.
What CPRSs Do:
- Supportive Role: CPRSs help individuals by being role models, mentors, advocates, and motivators. They are not sponsors, case managers, or therapists but work to support and encourage recovery.
- Complementary Services: They add to the existing support services, helping individuals sustain their recovery and wellness as part of a broader continuum of care.
- Advocacy: CPRSs advocate for the rights of peers to choose their own recovery paths and communities, and they promote the inherent value of individuals in these settings.
- Respect and Confidentiality: They respect the privacy of those they help and follow confidentiality laws. CPRSs provide support regardless of a person’s age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, political beliefs, language, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical condition.
CPRS Staff
The CPRS staff in the MPNN BH PRS programs have met or are working towards meeting the rigorous certification requirements set by Virginia. They are committed to advocating for the rights and needs of those they support, ensuring that each individual’s journey is respected and valued