The CRPA-Family 20-Hour training consists of TWO SEPARATE parts:

PART 1: PREREQUISITE - A 10-hour online SELF-PACED training program of 15 modules, to be completed FIRST. The online SELF-PACED training modules MUST be completed FIRST.

AFTER REGISTERING HERE—-YOU WILL BE SENT INFORMATION ON the process of establishing an account on the self-learning ONLINE platform and how to access/complete the prerequisite 10-HOUR online CRPA-Family SELF-PACED training modules.

FYI- WE MUST RECEIVE PROOF THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE (prerequisite) 10–HOUR ONLINE TRAINING MODULES BY January 29, 2025 OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE 10-HOUR VIRTUAL ZOOM TRAINING ON January 30 & 31, 2025.

Find the instructions for the self-paced training modules here:

https://www.asapnys.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ASAP-PWI.CRPA-F.MacSilver.instructions.Jul-2022-1.pdf

Please email Toby or Tawana (dr.tawanabrown@gmail.com) if you’re experiencing any difficulties or if you have any questions.

Please give yourself adequate time to complete these ONLINE SELF-PACED modules in preparation for the 10-hour ZOOM training sessions.

STEP 1: Register here for the CRPA-Family 20-hour training (you will be sent information on the process of establishing an account on the self-learning ONLINE platform and how to access/complete the prerequisite 10-HOUR online CRPA-Family SELF-PACED training modules.

STEP 2: Complete the prerequisite 10-HOUR online CRPA-Family SELF-PACED training modules and send a copy of the certificate of completion to: dr.tawanabrown@gmail.com. Registration for the ZOOM training cannot be confirmed without timely receipt of your certificate of completion, nor will the ZOOM training link be sent without it.

STEP 3: Attend the 10-hour VIRTUAL (via ZOOM) training program in TWO training sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is CRPA-F?
   The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Family is a new specialization under the existing CRPA - see, http://www.asapnys.org/ny-certification-board/certified-recovery-peer-advocate-crpa/. It offers certified peer advocates an additional opportunity to provide specialized family peer support. CRPA-F became eligible for Medicaid reimbursement in the OASAS system in 2019.
2. What are the career opportunities for CRPA-F?
   The Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Family is one of two NYS-recognized credentials required to provide Medicaid-reimbursable Family Peer Support Services.

These services consist of an array of formal and informal activities and supports provided to families caring for/raising a child who is experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, and/or community.

Services may be offered in various settings, including community locations, the family or caregiver’s home, and the place where the beneficiary lives, works, attends school, engages in services, and/or socializes.

The specialized expertise of the CRPA-F is expected to address a critical need for those agencies that serve families impacted by substance use disorders and want to enhance their service outcomes through peer-supported, long-term recovery.