Role of CPRS

Role of CPRS

The role of the CPRS reflects a collaborative and strengths‐based approach, with the primary goal being to assist individuals and family members in achieving sustained recovery from the effects of addiction and/or mental health issues. CPRSs are not clinicians; they serve in a supportive role within the community and/or treatment setting….Services provided by the CPRS is a permanent critical component of the continuum of care services that will substantially improve an individual’s ability to sustain recovery and wellness.

Collaboration & Strengths

The role of the CPRS reflects a collaborative and strengths‐based approach, with the primary goal being to assist individuals and family members in achieving sustained recovery from the effects of addiction and/or mental health issues. CPRSs are not clinicians; they serve in a supportive role within the community and/or treatment setting. They do not replace other professional services; they complement the existing array of support services. The peer is not a sponsor, case manager or a therapist but rather a role model, mentor, advocate and motivator. Services provided by the CPRS are a permanent critical component of the continuum of care services that will substantially improve an individual’s ability to sustain recovery and wellness. (VCB CPRS Application, Revised April 25, 2018)

CPRS Staff

CPRS staff working in the MPNNCSB PRS programs has met the requirements, or are in process of meeting the rigorous requirements of the Virginia Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification. CPRS advocate for peer decisions regarding professional and other services, peers’ right to self-select personal recovery pathways and recovery communities, and promote an individual’s inherent value to those communities and pathways.

CPRSs respect the privacy of those they serve and abide by confidentiality guidelines as required by the law; provide recovery support services regardless of someone’s age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, political belief, language, socioeconomic status or mental or physical condition.

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