ICAADA Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II) is an experienced level credential for those who are in personal lived experience of recovery from substance use, mental health, or co-occurring disorders. This credential is for those who wish to provide recovery support to those seeking/in recovery from substance use issues. This peer recovery support credential is recognized by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Indiana Department of Workforce Development as Promoted Industry Certifications. This credential is a billable option through Indiana Medicaid, Indiana Recovery Works and Indiana Problem Gambler Awareness Program. This credential meets the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium requirements for the Peer Recovery(PR) credential.  Please visit IC&RC reciprocity page and learn more about reciprocity and how this credential may be eligible for other IC&RC Member Boards credentials.

A brand new career
The credential opened the door for my continued education by working with my peers. And gave me a brand new career.
– Woody

Requirements to earn your CAPRC II credential

Pre-requisite
  • Personal, lived experience in their own recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders.
Previous Education
  • High school diploma or HSE
Education & Training
  • 30 hours of peer training (CCAR Recovery Coach Academy OR DMHA CHW/CRS training)
  • 16 hours of peer recovery ethics training
  • 6 hours HIV/STI education
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Skills Domains

  1. Advocacy
  2. Ethical Responsibility
  3. Mentoring and Education
  4. Recovery/Wellness Support
Recovery Time Expectation
  • One year self-attested
Experience
  • 500 hours of professional peer support (volunteer or paid) and 25 hours of direct supervision.
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Examination
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Code of Ethics
  • The applicant must sign, and agree to abide by the ICAADA Certified Peer Addiction Recovery Coach (CAPRC) Code of Ethics.
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References
  • Two professional references
Residency
  • Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time
Recertification
  • 40 hours of related CEU every two years, including 6 in Peer Recovery Ethics
Fees
  • Membership: $125
  • Exam: Member – $150 | Non-member – $300
  • Certification: Member – $100 | Non-member – $200

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The CAPRC II credential meets the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium requirements for the Peer Recovery(PR) credential.  Please visit IC&RC reciprocity page and learn more about reciprocity and how this credential may be eligible for other IC&RC Member Boards credentials.