Peer support specialist certification in Illinois is handled through Illinois Certification Board — Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) / Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). Below are 3 verified resources for Illinois — certification and training first, then peer organizations, support lines, and more.
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Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery: Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credentialing through the Illinois Certification Board.
Peer support warm line operated via NAMI Chicago. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday (closed on holidays).
Illinois state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).