Certified Recovery Support Specialist Program Admissions

The CRSS program at Elgin Community College offers high-quality recovery support training and supervised practical experience. It also provides wrap-around support for individuals with lived experience in mental health, substance use, or co-occurring recovery. This program aims to increase the number of individuals in Illinois earning the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential. These credentials are awarded through the Illinois Certification Board (ICB d/b/a IAODAPCA). This initiative serves as a key strategy to address the behavioral health workforce shortage.

Admission Procedure

1. Attend a mandatory information session.
2. Completed the ECC Application for Admission.
3. Sign the CRSS Attestation Form - PDF.
4. Send a copy of your high school diploma to crss@elgin.edu.
5. Complete the CRSS Program Consent Request Form to obtain approval for enrolling in classes.

Program Consent Request Form

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