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Have you experienced recovery from mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or both? Have you ever wished you could use your experiences to help others find hope, healing, and purpose? OCARTA’s Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (C-PRSS) Preparation Program is designed to help individuals transform their lived experience into meaningful service and professional opportunities.

This 16-week training program prepares participants for Oklahoma’s state C-PRSS certification process by providing education, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities. Participants will gain an understanding of peer support principles, recovery-oriented systems of care, ethics, advocacy, communication skills, boundaries, and the role of a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist.

As a Recovery Community Organization (RCO), OCARTA provides a unique learning environment where participants can observe and participate in real-world recovery support services while receiving guidance from experienced peer professionals. Successful participants will be prepared to pursue state certification and enter one of the fastest-growing fields within behavioral health services.

What You’ll Learn:

• The role and responsibilities of a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
• Recovery principles and all-pathways approaches to recovery
• Effective communication and active listening skills
• Ethics, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
• Advocacy and systems navigation
• Documentation and service delivery fundamentals
• Community resources and recovery supports
• Preparation for Oklahoma’s C-PRSS certification process