Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP) Credential

Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) values the role of persons with lived experience in the behavioral health continuum of supports and services. The Department has worked with the peer support community to create one certification which is administered by The Connecticut Certification Board (CCB) and is aligned with national standards for this workforce.  Standards for training, examination and experience have been developed which are robust and provide a foundation for quality delivery of services.

Disclaimer: This Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional credential is not a license and does not authorize the holder to practice independently. 

The application and test to become credentialed as a CT Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP) are available as of June 1, 2026.

Informational Sessions

Looking to learn more about the CPSRP Credential? Join us for one of the informational sessions:

• June 1, 2026 from 1-2PM on Microsoft Teams
  • Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/259676666695421?p=4PdupJmO2d5LvEYwJk
  • Meeting ID: 259 676 666 695 421
  • Passcode: 63vm38eF

    
    

• June 1, 2026 from 6-7PM on Zoom
  • Join Zoom Meeting: https://ct-gov-dmhas.zoom.us/j/89790402558?pwd=2WEM3Ohk1fZmbpEgg1eQyHMz2lqCvh.1
  • Meeting chat link: https://ct-gov-dmhas.zoom.us/launch/jc/89790402558
  • Meeting ID: 897 9040 2558
  • Passcode: 447223
  • One tap mobile:
    • +13017158592,,89790402558#,,,,*447223# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,89790402558#,,,,*447223# US
  • Join by SIP: 89790402558@zoomcrc.com
  • Join instructions: https://ct-gov-dmhas.zoom.us/meetings/89790402558/invitations?signature=oYEpo1z0gP9UD7qh7mOIP65DSJaS0d8cipBd2ZIXnE8

Grandparenting Process:

The grandparenting application will be available until October 1, 2026. You must have completed your training with a DMHAS approved organization by May 31, 2026. Over 1000 of your colleagues are certified; don’t miss your chance to join them with your certification!

• Grandparenting Requirements
  • Verification of Age (18+) with a government-issued photo ID.
  • Verification of Completed Training by one of the following DMHAS-approved organizations:
    • Advocacy Unlimited (AU)
    • Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
    • Healthcare Recovery Leadership Academy (HHC-RLA)

    OR

    • Verification of an active CPRS credential through the Connecticut Certification Board (CCB)
• Application:
  • The CPSRP Grandparenting Application is available on the Connecticut Certification Board (CCB) website: https://ctcertboard.org/applications-renewals/
  • The Grandparenting credential is free of charge
  • CPSRP Grandparent credential is valid for 2 years

Contact Elsa Ward, Director of Recovery Community Affairs (Elsa.Ward@ct.gov), with any questions.