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Become a Peer Recovery Support Specialist

RRWI expands opportunities for individuals with lived experience in recovery to become Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS).
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Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so early application is encouraged.
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COMPENSATION
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HOW TO APPLY
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ELIGIBILITY

Tuition and Testing Fees Assistance

Peer Recovery Support Specialist Eligibility

The Recovery Ready Workforce Initiative offers funding and guidance for individuals ready to turn their recovery journey into a meaningful career as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS).
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To be eligible, applicants must:
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HOW TO APPLY
Have personal experience in recovery from substance use (no minimum time requirement)
Commit to completing an approved PRSS training program through LASACT or a recognized provider
Be actively working in East Baton Rouge Parish

COMPENSATION

What's Covered

RRWI funding helps remove the financial barriers to becoming a certified PRSS credential.

Training costs may be paid directly to providers or reimbursed to participants.
Training Tuition: Up to 100% of LASACT-approved peer coursework fees
Examination Fee: Each participant will receive a stipend for the cost of 1 (one) Peer Recovery (PR) exam

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to take the next step and become a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist?
APPLICATION
STEP 1: Review Credential Details
Review Credential Details — Learn what the PRSS credential means and how it supports Louisiana’s recovery community.
STEP 2: Complete the Online Application
Complete the PRSS Application Form —Fill out the online form with your background information
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STEP 3: LASACT Review and Approval
LASACT Review & Acceptance —Approved applicants will be connected with an approved PRSS training provider and receive instructions for enrollment.