Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRSs)
As explained by the Virginia Certification Board (VCB),
"[t]he Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) is [a] credential
for individuals with personal, lived experience in their own recovery or experience as a family member or loved one.
CPRS services are an important component in recovery-oriented systems of care. By offering insight into the recovery process based on their own experience, CPRSs are able to provide a unique perspective to those with similar life experiences.
"The role of the CPRS reflects a collaborative and
strength-based approach, with the primary goal being to
assist individuals and family members in achieving sustained recovery from the effects of substance use and/or mental health issues. CPRSs are not clinicians; they serve in a supportive
role within the community and/or treatment setting.
They do not replace other professional services; they complement the existing array of support services.
"The CPRS is not a sponsor, case manager or a therapist but rather a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator.
"Services provided by the CPRS are a critical component
of services that will substantially improve an
individual’s ability to sustain recovery and wellness."
Our team of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) is working to help you and your family initiate and sustain
long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug use disorders.
The entire Team at Roads to Recovery are all individuals in personal and/or family recovery who want to help you and your family initiate and sustain long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug use disorders with a pathway that works best for you.
We teach skills for recovery and share what’s worked for us.
Our Certified Peer Recovery Specialists focus on the
non-clinical aspects of recovery like safe, recovery-supportive housing; getting a job; and navigating justice system issues.
We are similar in many ways to community health workers, helping people navigate the health care system.
In short, our CPRS recovery coaches help
with things that may be barriers to recovery.