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WHAT IS A CPRS?

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WHAT'S CPRS STAND FOR?

A CPRS stands for Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (sometimes referred to as a ‘Peer Navigator’ or ‘Peer Coach’).

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WHAT IS A CPRS?

A CPRS is a person with lived experience from traumatic injury, physical and/or mental health challenges, and/or substance use disorder who has received specialized training to work with their Peers.

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WHAT DO THEY DO?

Their role is to meet people ‘where they are’ and walk alongside an individual, providing hope, problem-solving skills, coping skills, identify barriers to goals, and provide education on wellness, resiliency, and recovery -- a strengths-based way.

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS

OF A PEER COACH?

- Self-aware and connected to their authentic selves
- Self-empowered
- Open-minded & accepting of themselves & others

- Respectful

- Flexible and adaptable

- Empathetic

- Responsible

- Willing to grow and continue learning

- Honest

- Mindful and able to be in the present

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