National Registry of Forensic Peer Providers

Nationally Registered Forensic Peer Recovery Provider Certification

Eligibility

To be eligible for the NRFPRP credential, the candidate must meet the following qualifications:

  • 17 years old (No high school diploma or GED required.).
  • Reside in the USA or its territories.
  • Documentation of current state or national certification/licensure in mental health, addictions, prevention, psychology, counseling, social work, criminal justice, nursing, medicine or related field.
  • If not certified or licensed:

    • Minimum 60 education hours.
    • Minimum of 100 hours working in a criminal justice, behavioral health or addiction setting as a volunteer, intern or employee.

  • Minimum one year of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, and/or behavioral addiction (eg. compulsive and addictive behaviors).
  • Agree to comply with the PARfessionals® Code of Ethics.
  • Submit candidate application and portfolio with required fee.
  • Successful completion of the Nationally Registered Forensic Peer Recovery Provider (NRFPRP) examination.


Credential evaluation includes assessment of:

  • Knowledge of addiction, recovery, peer support, ethics, whole health recovery, recovery planning, cultural competency, advocacy, trauma-informed care.


Nationally Registered Forensic Peer Recovery Provider Candidate Handbook (Available Summer 2025)