CRSS Attestation Form

Welcome to the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Program in Elgin Community College. The program will provide high-quality recovery support training, supervised practical experience, and wrap-around support for individuals with lived expertise of mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery. Tuition, books, and additional wrap-around support for this program are funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services. While anyone may enroll in courses within the CRSS Program, the benefits are reserved specifically for those with lived expertise of mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery.

By signing below, I attest that I am a person with lived expertise of mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery. I understand that the grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services covers tuition, books, and wrap-around support only for individuals meeting this criterion. Those without lived expertise are responsible for the costs of the CRSS Program. Furthermore, I understand that certification as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) is available only to those with lived expertise.

If I choose not to sign this form, I will forfeit the benefits of free tuition, books, and wraparound support covered by the grant, and I will be responsible for covering these costs. I may, however, still be eligible for other funding through ECC’s Financial Aid Office.

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