Recovery Support Peer Specialist Training Application

Please submit the following information for review.

Date of Birth

Which training are you applying for?

How long have you been in recovery from a substance use disorder?

Do you have a minimum education of a GED or High School Diploma?

Are you a Texas Resident?

Are you over the age of 18?

Please upload your Core Certificate of Completion (if applicable)

What is your purpose for taking this training?

What peer certification do you currently hold, if any?

Please upload your HHSC Attestation of Completion (www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/behavioral-health-services-providers/peer-support-services/certification-peer-support-a-medicaid-benefit)

I understand that after completion of training(s), I am responsible to apply for certification with the Texas Certification Board to become a Recovery Support Peer Specialist.

I understand it is my responsibility to secure a site for the 250 hours of supervised work or volunteer hours.

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that my role as a Recovery Support Peer Specialist is and must be completely separate from any other role, including that of clinician or sponsor. I also acknowledge that recovery is self-guided and that my role as RSPS may include assisting others on their chosen path, whether that includes abstinence based, medication assisted, harm reduction, or any other path to recovery.

Please note your registration is only complete once payment has been received.

Contact rss@councilonrecovery.org with any questions.

Recovery Support Peer Specialist Training Application

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