Chris Atwood Foundation Peer Recovery Training
Youth Ministry All Church Adult In Person Young Adult Addiction Education
Congratulations on taking the first step in the process of becoming a Peer Recovery Specialist. Thank you for your interest in the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Office of Recovery Services (ORS) 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training.
This training includes 60 hours of contact time and 12 hours of outside homework, as well as quizzes and a final test. Upon successful completion of the training, we hope that you will continue your journey and seek certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
The DBHDS 72-hour PRS training is the only training accepted by the Virginia Certification Board as part of the certification process.