CARES Program (peer specialist certification)
Offered by Georgia Council for Recovery
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(404) 523-3440
Training and certification to become a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist, a peer who guides others in recovery. Steps are a workshop, an application, and a 40-hour Academy with an exam.
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Schedule
- Application dates and deadlines are on the CARES page calendar.
Who this is for
Built for people in long-term recovery who want to become certified peer specialists. Some Academies are for people re-certifying, people working at a recovery community organization, or people with experience using medication for opioid use disorder.
How to apply
Attend a CARES ROSC Workshop (highly encouraged), submit an application, then complete the 40-hour CARES Academy and take the certification exam.
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