Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS)

What is a Peer Recovery Support Specialist?

A certified peer recovery support specialist (PRSS) is an individual with lived experience in recovery from substance use, problem gambling, mental health and/or other co-occurring challenges. Peers use their recovery experience to provide support and hope to individuals working through their own recovery.

For reciprocity, please check out IC&RC Reciprocity.

Cost:

  • PRSS-I application: $35
  • PRSS application and testing fee: $165
  • Renewal: $100

If the exam needs to be retaken due to failing or missing the appointment, there will be an $80 retake fee.

Man speaking at a recovery meeting.