Peer Recovery Specialist Training Programs
Choose the training format that fits your schedule, learning style, and career goals. All programs meet CCAR/NAADAC certification standards.
What You'll Learn
Our comprehensive curriculum covers all core competencies required for peer recovery specialist certification, delivered through the innovative Metaverse Trials 3-book system.
CCAR/NAADAC Certification Preparation
All our training programs align with Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) and National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) standards. Upon completion, you'll be prepared to sit for peer recovery specialist certification exams and meet state-specific requirements.
Grounded in Evidence-Based Practice
Our curriculum integrates the latest research and proven frameworks in addiction recovery and peer support
Trauma-Informed Care
Understanding and responding to the impact of trauma on recovery journeys
Recovery Capital Framework
Building personal, social, and community resources that support sustained recovery
SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework
Evidence-based planning and implementation for community-level prevention and recovery
Overdose Prevention Strategies
Life-saving interventions and harm reduction approaches for peer specialists
Measurable Impact & Outcomes
Our training programs deliver quantifiable results that support DC's LIVE.LONG.DC Strategic Plan to reduce opioid-related deaths and improve quality of life
Evaluation Framework
Our training programs include comprehensive pre/post assessments to measure knowledge acquisition, skill development, and readiness for certification. We track long-term outcomes including:
Alignment with DC DBH Goals
DMV Recovery Support Services directly supports the District's LIVE.LONG.DC Strategic Plan through workforce development that expands access to peer recovery support services—a proven strategy for reducing overdose deaths and supporting long-term recovery.
Key Contributions:
- • Prevention: Cannabis Use Disorder education and early intervention
- • Overdose Prevention: Naloxone training and harm reduction strategies
- • Treatment Support: Peer specialists complement clinical care teams
- • Recovery Support: Long-term community connection and recovery capital building
- • Workforce Development: Creating sustainable employment pathways for D.C. residents
Choose Your Training Format
Flexible options designed to meet you where you are