Peer 2 Peers
If you want to become a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate the New York State, you first have to take an OASAS approved educational curriculum that consists of 46 hours of instruction. This curriculum is broken into two segments- The Recovery Coach Academy and Ethical Considerations.
OASAS is the regulatory agency that oversees and supports all recovery, treatment, and prevention services in New York State. Here is some information from them about what Certified Recovery Peer Advocate are and where they work. Since this is a professional state grated certification, all credentialing is through The New York Certification Board.
It is time to take your story back and use it to help someone else. If you want to become a peer, your next step is taking The Recovery Coach Academy and Ethical Considerations.
If you are looking for skill enhancement services, please check out the other training listed below.
“I completed the Recovery Coach Academy training course with Erin in March of 2019, and honestly enjoyed it so much that I didn’t want the week to end. Not only did she create a fun and safe environment/atmosphere for us to learn in, but the unexpected vulnerability and group unity with the other classmates was an amazing experience. ”
“I had the extreme privilege to participate in the Recovery Coach Academy Class that Erin Pownall Burns taught. It was undeniably one of the best courses I’ve taken. The class was intimate and fun and full of useful tools. Not only could I apply the tools learned to help others, I can apply it to my own life. It helped me become more aware of myself and helped me grown into a better person. Highly recommended. Awesome time. It was a GEM. ”
“The Recovery Coach Academy provided vital information and techniques that will make peer support the most effective and beneficial. Erin Pownall Burns was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, energetic and obviously committed to preparing people to meet the demand for qualified Certified Recovery Peer Advocates. ”
“This was such an amazing experience! I have learned so many life changing skills to help me as a Recovery Coach and also in my own recovery. Erin is hands down one of the best teachers and a truly inspirational woman. So thankful to her and for this opportunity. ”
“I took the RCA course with Erin with the intent on being able to give back more to my local recovery community. I now feel more adequately equipped to do so. My toolbox is full of new and exciting things. Erin brought her own unique experiences as a Recovery Coach and her own flair to the RCA material making it really enjoyable and engaging. I truly looked forward to each day of class. ”
“Taking the Recovery Coach Academy class with Erin Pownall Burns has been an incredible experience for me. This week has been wonderful, not only in learning new skills to help others, but also that will be integral in my own life. I would highly recommend this class to others and commend Erin for a truly tremendous and life changing experience. ”
“I thoroughly enjoyed this course! Erin did a great job making this both informative and fun. I would recommend taking this course with Erin to anyone interested in this field of work. ”