FOR-NY is invested in creating a well-trained and supported peer workforce.
In partnership with the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), FOR-NY is pleased to be awarding scholarships for training to become a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) and for CRPA Renewal training!
Please note: CRPA services are Medicaid-billable by your employer. Individual (coaching) providers do not bill Medicaid.
These awards will go to individuals who take their training with a Best Practice Trainer.
A limited number of candidates will be approved per region.
Eligibility will be determined by region of the state, financial need, appropriateness/readiness for training and extent of lived experience.
These groups, veterans, bi-lingual, LGBTQIA, those with lived MAT experience, are strongly encouraged to apply
(NOTE: Current residential treatment clients are not eligible.)
Trainer/RCO/RCOC partnerships will provide training and support utilizing the following best practice model.
By applying you agree to follow through on the minimum requirements
outlined in the expectations document below.
Applications for the 2023-2026 CRPA Scholarship Training Program have closed until Fall 2026. We understand that many of you were actively working to get application materials together, and we are deeply sorry for this inconvenience. We encourage individuals passionate about becoming a peer advocate to explore alternative options such as ACCES-VR or the Department of Labor in your county as they may have funding to cover the cost of training.
CRPA Best Practice Training Program:
TO APPLY – Please READ Participant-Expectations-for-WEBSITE-2023, be prepared to pay for your training manuals and then take these steps:
* BEFORE you apply, please prepare and upload to your computer these documents below:
1) CPRA Scholarship Essay Questions form Pdf.
2) Two recommendations on this form: RECOMMENDATION form pdf.
Approved references include:
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Recovery Community Organizations
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Recovery support provider
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Former treatment provider
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Current or former employer
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Sponsor or another mentor
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Current or former teacher/academic advisor
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Note: not acceptable – references from friends, significant other or family
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3) Documentation of Education
After you apply, you will be contacted within a few weeks and advised as to what your next steps are and which training you are eligible to take.
Have patience with the process. This will take some time!
Additional Important Information
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Prior to admission applicants will meet with a trainer for a face to face screening interview. Trainers and the FOR-NY team will then make a decision about acceptance and may advise additional steps to take.
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Eligibility will be determined by region of the state, financial need, appropriateness/readiness for training and extent of lived experience. (NOTE: Current residential treatment clients are not eligible.)
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These groups, veterans, bi-lingual, LGBTQIA, those with lived MAT experience, are strongly encouraged to apply
Si habla español y desea y puede convertirse en un Defensor de Compañeros de Recuperación Certificado bilingüe, indíquelo en su aplicación por favor.
For more information email [email protected]
Applications for the 2023-2026 CRPA Scholarship Training Program have closed until Fall 2026. We understand that many of you were actively working to get application materials together, and we are deeply sorry for this inconvenience. We encourage individuals passionate about becoming a peer advocate to explore alternative options such as ACCES-VR or the Department of Labor in your county as they may have funding to cover the cost of training.
