Helping Others Heal Training September 21st to 25th 2026, UPS

September 21st to September 25th 2026

9am - 4pm each day

Location:

UP (United Against Poverty) Center:

1400 27th Street, Vero Beach 32960

Date

Applicant Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

E-mail

example@example.com

Mobile Number

Area CodePhone Number

Work Number

Area CodePhone Number

Do you have access to internet for this training via Teams or Zoom?

If no, what is your plan to attend this training virtually?

Are you willing to commit to a 40 hour course and what it takes to become a CRPS?

Are you currently employed as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist? If yes, which employer?

What County will you be working/volunteering in?

What is your reason for wanting to be a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS)?

Are you currently in recovery for mental health or substance use ?

Are you willing to share your recovery experience with others? Explain how you feel this will help others.

CRPS has a few choice areas to practice, which are you?

Do you have any needs for a disability during this 40 hour course?

Explanation

Are you currently 3 years since arrested?

Have you been in recovery for at least one year?

Please explain

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

Signature

“Certified Recovery Peer Specialists utilize their unique lived experience to ensure client directed care by assisting individuals to build the specific skills and relationships needed to achieve and maintain recovery from substance use and/ or mental health conditions.” - Florida Certification Board.

This is a 40-hour training that will solely fulfill the requirements to apply for certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist through the Florida Certification Board. There will be no cost for this training; any travel or lodging expense will be the responsibility of the training participant.

Please apply as soon as possible. This allows everyone the time to request off work, and if Supervisors have questions, please feel free to give them my email to discuss.

Please apply as soon as possible. This allows everyone the time to request off work, and if Supervisors have questions, please feel free to give them my email to discuss.

Applicants must attest to the type of lived experience that makes them eligible to serve as a peer to others. Those selected may be contacted via phone and email.

I would also strongly recommend applicants to review the Florida Certification Board website requirements and guidelines before applying:

http://flcertificationboard.org/wp-content/uploads/CRPS-Candidate-Guide-2015.pdf