PARC Certification Trainings - Samaritan Daytop Village

PARC Prepares the Next Generation of Recovery Coaches

The Peer Recovery Professional field is rapidly expanding across New York State—and PARC (Peer Alliance Recovery Center) has been leading the charge. With a focus on workforce development, PARC offers a series of certification trainings (fee-based) and oversees paid internships at its Queens and Bronx locations.

Who are Peer Recovery Professionals?
Peers are individuals with lived experience of substance use disorder—either personally or through a family member—who use that experience to support others in their recovery. They provide non-clinical, compassionate guidance and are key members of the recovery support team.

PARC’s training programs are approved by the New York Certification Board (ASAP-NYCB) and require participants to sign the NYCB Code of Ethical Conduct. All trainers are members of the ASAP-NYCB Trainer Registry and authorized to deliver courses that count toward certification as a Peer Recovery Professional.

Supporting the Peer Professional Field

The Peer Recovery Professional role is one of the fastest-growing career paths in New York State—and PARC (Peer Alliance Recovery Center) is leading the way. PARC offers a range of fee-based peer certification trainings and oversees paid internship opportunities at its Queens and Bronx locations.

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

These advocates assist with the development of a recovery plan and also provide a host of resources and workshops to avoid relapse by sharing effective strategies to maintain recovery such as effective coping habits and life skills

Recovery Coach Academy

This training focuses on helping individuals maintain recovery, as well as access resources such as benefits, health care, and social services. They also assist clients as they develop and fulfill their treatment and post-treatment recovery plans. The role provides one-on-one guidance and mentoring while following a code of conduct and ethics.

30 credit hours; CRPA, CARC
$250 fee
Contact: [email protected]

Recovery Wellness Through Self-Care

Offered as part of the NYCB-approved curriculum, this course fulfills credit requirements for peer certification and teaches practical strategies for stress management, boundary setting, and sustainable self-care—ensuring peers remain strong, healthy, and effective in their roles

7 credit hours; CRPA, CARC
$75 fee
Contact: [email protected]

Ethics for Peer Recovery Professionals

This training is a vital training that equips peers with the knowledge and tools to uphold professional standards while supporting others in recovery. This course covers key topics such as boundaries, confidentiality, ethical decision-making, and the responsibilities of the peer role.

16 credit hours; CRPA, CARC
$150 fee
Contact: [email protected]

Peer Professional Supervision

This is specialized training designed to prepare experienced Peer Recovery Professionals for supervisory roles. The course focuses on building leadership skills, understanding ethical responsibilities, and learning effective strategies to support and guide peer staff.

12 credit hours; CRPA
$350 fee
Contact: [email protected]