Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training
Funded by IDHS/DBHR, HRSA/BHWET, and Governors State University
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Peer Recovery Support Specialist
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Peer Recovery Support Specialist
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Career Pathway for the
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PRSS and CRSS Training at GSU |
The GSU College of Health and Human Services, Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health offers the Peer Recovery Support Training Program consisting of:
~ Mandatory Orientation Class
The Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training Program meets the
Illinois Certification Board (ICB) educational requirements for Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS).
If you would like to participate in an upcoming Virtual Group Information Session, please complete this information form.
For more information about the Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training, please go to Governors State University's PRSS Training site.
Participants who successfully complete this program will be able to:
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The IDHS: Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Success Program is an Illinois Department of Health Services (IDHS), Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) grant-funded program operated through designated post-secondary educational institutions in Illinois designed to support students with lived experience of mental health or substance use recovery to successfully complete all requirements necessary to obtain either the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and enter the behavioral health workforce.
The program will also provide support for students to overcome practical barriers to success, such as childcare and transportation, during the time of program completion.
CRSS Success Program Locations and Contact Information
Chicago Area:
| Location | Contact | Phone Number |
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| Envision Unlimited | Catherine Aranas caranas@envisionunlimited.org |
(773) 506-3229 |
| Governor's State University (South Suburban Chicago) | Nancy Burley nburley@govst.edu |
(708) 534-4387 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology (South Loop/Near South) | Lindsay Sheehan lsheehan@iit.edu |
(312) 567-7983 |
| Malcolm X College (Near West Side) | Kristen Godinez kgodinez@ccc.edu |
(312) 850-7446 |
| Rincon/New Hope School of Counseling (Irving Park) | Kimberly Skoczelas kskoczelas@rinconfamilyservices.org |
(773) 564-9700 |
| University of St. Francis (Joliet) | Marcia Van Natta mvannatta@stfrancis.edu |
(815) 740-3779 |
Northern Illinois:
| Location | Contact | Phone Number |
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| College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn) | Jason Florin florin@cod.edu |
(630) 942-2043 |
| College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn) | Andrea Polites politesa@cod.edu |
(630) 942-2103 |
| Elgin Community College (Elgin) | Wendy Chen wchen@elgin.edu |
(847) 214-7379 |
| Elgin Community College (Elgin) | David Meraz dmeraz@elgin.edu |
(847) 214-7455 |
| Northern Illinois University (DeKalb) | Paul Priester ppriester@niu.edu |
(815) 753-5198 |
Central Illinois:
| Location | Contact | Phone Number |
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| Heartland Community College (Normal) | Sonja Workman Sonja.workman@heartland.edu |
309-268-8740 |
Southern Illinois:
| Location | Contact | Phone Number |
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| SIU Edwardsville (Edwardsville) | Jayme Swanke jswanke@siue.edu |
618-650-5976 |
More information about the CRSS Success Program can be found on the
IDHS/DBHR site.
Career Pathway for the Substance Use Disorder Field |
There are many careers in the substance use field each with different focus, responsibility, and requirements.
To learn more about these careers and certifications, click on the links below.
Recovery Support Specialists Certifications |
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor Certifications |
Illinois Certification Board Requirements
For more information about recovery and resources, please visit our Recovery Resources page.
The PRSS Training program is funded by:
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