Indiana CPRS Credential

Peer Recovery Specialist — Indiana CPRS credential in 8 weeks.

Substance use recovery support, motivational interviewing, and crisis response. Earn the Indiana CPRS credential. WIOA, FSSA IMPACT, and JRI funding available for eligible Indiana residents.

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WIOA + FSSA IMPACT + JRI eligible
Indiana CPRS credential
Motivational interviewing
Recovery support pay $32K–$45K

ETPL Approved

Peer Recovery Specialist

Earn your Indiana Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential in 8 weeks. Help others overcome addiction and mental health challenges.

8 weeks20–25 hrs/week1 credentialHybrid

Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.

$5,000

WIOA Eligible

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — covers tuition for eligible Indiana residents through WorkOne.

FSSA IMPACT

Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.

Self-Pay Available

Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.

New Applicant

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$32,000–$62,000

Typical wage range

130 hrs

Total training hours

1 credential

Industry recognized

22%

Job growth (2024)

Aligned with:Indiana ETPL Program IDIndiana DMHA CPRS StandardsWIOA Title I

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to $32,000–$62,000.

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

Introduction to Peer Recovery

·History and philosophy of peer support
·CPRS roles, responsibilities, and ethics
·Indiana DMHA certification requirements
·Boundaries and scope of practice

Recovery Coaching Fundamentals

·Motivational interviewing techniques
·Active listening and person-centered planning
·Goal setting and recovery planning
·Strengths-based approaches

Trauma-Informed Care

·Understanding trauma and ACEs
·Trauma-sensitive communication
·Secondary traumatic stress and self-care
·Cultural humility in recovery support

Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning

·Recognizing crisis and warning signs
·De-escalation techniques
·Safety planning frameworks
·Mandatory reporting requirements

CPRS Exam Preparation & Practicum

·CPRS exam content review
·Supervised practicum hours
·FSSA certification application process
·Career pathways and employer connections

How You Can Start

Choose the path that fits your situation.

There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.

Lowest Cost Path

Workforce-Funded Training

Must reside in Indiana

Federal and Indiana state workforce funding may cover 100% of tuition, books, and exam fees for eligible Indiana residents. We help you apply for every option you qualify for.

WorkOneWIOATrade ActSNAP E&TJRI

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Self-Pay — All States

$5,000tuition

Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.

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Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.

Next Step

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For WIOA-eligible and apprenticeship pathway applicants, the next step may require Indiana Career Connect.

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

Centerstone Indiana
Volunteers of America Indiana
Recovery community organizations
Indiana community mental health centers

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.

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Start Your Peer Recovery Specialist Journey

Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day

Ready to Start Your Peer Recovery Specialist Career?

WIOA and FSSA IMPACT funding available for eligible Indiana residents.

Your path from application to career

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2–3 min form

Approved

24–48 hrs

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Trained

Program runs

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Career launch

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