Indiana

Is there a state-endorsed certification process?

Yes.

Does the state differentiate between Mental Health Peer Support Specialists and Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?

ICAADA offers the following credentials:
Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-i/ Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-ii/ Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC): https://icaada.org/credentials/carc/
Each of the above credentials has availability of specialized endorsements for: Mental health, Gambling Support, and Forensic Support

What are the educational requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?

Please see above. Educational requirements are required for certification and not training.

What are the personal requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?

Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-i/ Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-ii/ Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC): https://icaada.org/credentials/carc/

What are the professional requirements needed to apply for a peer specialist training program?

Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-i/ Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-ii/ Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC): https://icaada.org/credentials/carc/

What are the training requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist?

Training and certification are separate processes. There are no minimum requirements to attend a training.
There are minimum requirements for each credential that have been listed in #4 for CAPRC I, CAPRC II, and CARC

What is the average cost for CPS training?

Two trainings are required to earn the entry-level credential (CAPRC I), and both are offered through MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute:
Recovery Support Fundamentals: $500 Recovery Support Ethics: $160

Who is responsible for paying for training? (List all)

Two trainings are required to earn the entry-level credential (CAPRC I), and both are offered through MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute:
Recovery Support Fundamentals: $500 Recovery Support Ethics: $160

Other potential funding sources.

Two trainings are required to earn the entry-level credential (CAPRC I), and both are offered through MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute:
Recovery Support Fundamentals: $500 Recovery Support Ethics: $160

Is there a state-wide certification test?

Yes. ICAADA uses the IC&RC Peer Recovery exam, and the cost is $150. Certification-related fees are as follows: $125 ICAADA membership, $150 exam fee, and $100 certification fee ($375 total).
Scholarships may be available, dependent upon current funding sources.

What are the personal/professional requirements for certification, if they differ from attending the training?

Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-i/ Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-ii/ Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC): https://icaada.org/credentials/carc/

Is a background check required? If so, is a criminal record a disqualification for certification?

A background check is not required for credentialing through ICAADA. That decision is left up to the employment agency.

What is the cost of the certification test?

Yes. ICAADA uses the IC&RC Peer Recovery exam, and the cost is $150. Certification-related fees are as follows: $125 ICAADA membership, $150 exam fee, and $100 certification fee ($375 total).
Scholarships may be available, dependent upon current funding sources.

Does the certification test need to be taken regularly to maintain certification?

The CAPRC I is non-renewal as credential holders are expected to transition to the CAPRC II within the two-year validity of the CAPRC I.
CAPRC II and CARC require a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education during credential validity in specific education categories.

Aside from any fees for the training or state-wide certification test, are there other certification fees/costs?

None. All are listed above.

Is there a statewide certification body?

Yes, ICAADA (www.icaada.org)
ICAADA provides all operations related to certification, ethical oversight, customer service, credential verification, and renewal processes.

Please provide as much information about the certification board/body as possible.

Yes, ICAADA (www.icaada.org)
ICAADA provides all operations related to certification, ethical oversight, customer service, credential verification, and renewal processes.

Where can information be found for upcoming peer support trainings?

Certification:
https://icaada.org/credentials-2/which-credential-is-right-for-you/reco…

Training: https://www.mhaitraininginstitute.org/training-calendar-new/

On average, how often are trainings held in your state?

Certification:
https://icaada.org/credentials-2/which-credential-is-right-for-you/reco…

Training: https://www.mhaitraininginstitute.org/training-calendar-new/

Training providers (vendors) and their contact information.

ICAADA uses the MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute (www.mhaitraininginstitute.org) for recovery support training. Trainings must meet credential skills domains and be based upon evidence-based/promisory practices. There is a review process by ICAADA for training approval to be accepted for educational hours for all credentials.

What are the continuing education requirements?

Recertification hours are listed below. Proof of course attendance/completion must be provided ,and the course must have been approved for CEU by an accreditation agency.
Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-ii/ Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC): https://icaada.org/credentials/carc/

Who tracks CEUs?

Recertification hours are listed below. Proof of course attendance/completion must be provided, and the course must have been approved for CEU by an accreditation agency.
Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-ii/ Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC): https://icaada.org/credentials/carc/

Is there a certification requirement for CPS Supervisors? If yes, provide details of requirements and relevant information.

Yes. ICAADA offers two levels of peer supervisor credentials.
Certified Supervisor Peer Recovery-Peer Recovery: https://icaada.org/credentials/cspr-pr/ Certified Supervisor Peer Recovery Clinical: https://icaada.org/credentials/cspr-cl/

Additional specializations available for certified peer specialists:

ICAADA offers the following credentials:
Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-i/ Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-ii/ Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC): https://icaada.org/credentials/carc/
Each of the above credentials has availability of specialized endorsements for: Mental health, Gambling Support ,and Forensic Support

What are the different acronyms used to distinguish peer supporters and specific peer support specialties?

ICAADA offers the following credentials:
Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC I): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-i/ Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II): https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-ii/ Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC): https://icaada.org/credentials/carc/
Each of the above credentials has availability of specialized endorsements for: Mental health, Gambling Support ,and Forensic Support

Are Certified Peer Specialists services Medicaid reimbursable?

Yes. Peer Services are reimbursable through Indiana Medicaid.

How are peer support services paid for by the state? What specific Medicaid waivers are used, if any?

Yes. Peer Services are reimbursable through Indiana Medicaid.

Is digital peer support available? Medicaid reimbursable?

Yes

Is there a statewide Peer Specialist organization?

Yes, Indiana Association of Peer Recovery Support Services. https://www.iaprss.org/ [email protected]

Name of Statewide Peer Specialists Organization*

Yes, Indiana Association of Peer Recovery Support Services. https://www.iaprss.org/ [email protected]

Peer Specialists Organization Website*

Yes, Indiana Association of Peer Recovery Support Services. https://www.iaprss.org/ [email protected]

Peer Specialists Organization Primary Contact*

Yes, Indiana Association of Peer Recovery Support Services. https://www.iaprss.org/ [email protected]

Other relevant/helpful contacts:*

Please use the following for contact information:
ICAADA (certification): https://icaada.org/contact-us/
MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute (training): https://www.mhaitraininginstitute.org/contact-us/

Are there conferences held in the state specifically for Peer Supporters?

None specific to recovery support currently.

Are there recognition or award opportunities for peer support specialists or Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?

Yes. Mental Health America of Indiana offers a 'Recovery Coach of the Year' at their annual symposium.

Helpful Websites/ References*

Matrix that compares the three recovery coach credentials: https://icaada.org/credentials-2/which-credential-is-right-for-you/

Additional Info*

Professional Development and networking opportunities for recovery support and supervisors are provided through our state recovery support advocacy organization: Indiana Association of Peer Recovery Support Services (IAPRSS): www.iaprss.org

If there are recent changes to the certification process due to COVID-19, are the changes permanent, temporary or other?

Yes. COVID restrictions are not currently affecting training/certification.

Is the Certification curriculum peer-led and/or peer developed?

The training and certification processes are separate.
The CAPRC I, CAPRC II, and CARC were developed by ICAADA (www.icaada.org)
The trainings required to obtain the above-listed credentials were developed by MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute (www.mhaitraininginstitute.org)

Are there any potential Barriers to certification and post certification employment?

A background check is not required for credentialing through ICAADA. That decision is left up to the employment agency. & None. We leave these detailed decisions up to the employer.

Are certification trainings offered in-person, online, or hybrid?

Certification:
https://icaada.org/credentials-2/which-credential-is-right-for-you/reco…

Training: https://www.mhaitraininginstitute.org/training-calendar-new/

Is there a recent count of the # of Peer Specialists in this state? What is the count, and the day this count was captured?

1200 (2024)

How does the state/certification body approve Peer support training vendors?

ICAADA uses the MHAI Stanley W. DeKemper Training Institute (www.mhaitraininginstitute.org) for recovery support training. Trainings must meet credential skills domains and be based upon evidence-based/promisory practices. There is a review process by ICAADA for training approval to be accepted for educational hours for all credentials.

Currently Known Issues (date found)

None at this time. & Yes. Indiana continues to develop the professional recovery support landscape through offering Department of Labor apprenticeships, access to workforce development up-skilling, and credentials being recognized as 'Industry Promoted Certifications' through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. ICAADA also continues to build the recovery support workforce within the Indiana Department of Corrections by training/certifying currently incarcerated individuals to become CAPRCs and deliver services to other currently incarcerated individuals in IDOC facilities. (2024)

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