MDHHS CPRC Requirements:

  ~Have a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or provide college transcripts in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
  ~Have a substance use disorder, co-occurring disorder(s), and/or non-substance addictive disorder(s) and have received treatment from a public or private provider.
  ~Have two continuous years in recovery at some point in time after the age of 18.
  ~Have personal experience in navigating complex substance use disorder, co-occurring disorder(s), and/or non-substance addictive disorder(s) treatment services (self-help
groups are not included).
  ~Self-identifies as having a substance use disorder, co-occurring disorder(s), and/or non-substance addictive disorder(s) with a substantial life disruption and shares their recovery story in supporting others.
  ~Be employed by a CMHSP or contract provider at the beginning of training.
  ~Meet the MDHHS application approval process for specialized training and certification.

The process includes:
        ~Completed peer recovery coach application
        ~Supervisor signature and acknowledgment form
         ~Two written letters of reference
         ~Current job description
         ~Read, understand, and agree to the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Code of Ethics
          ~Acknowledgement of truthfulness and accuracy of application
          ~Peer-to-peer interview
          ~Training fee paid by the agency that employs the peer recovery coach.

  ~Be freely chosen by beneficiaries utilizing peer recovery coach services; and
  ~Adhere to the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Code of Ethics.