Training for Incarcerated Learners

Customized training for residents who are incarcerated.

Forensic ReEntry Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training

The Forensic ReEntry Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to support others dealing with mental health challenges, trauma, addiction, and involvement in the criminal justice system. Leveraging personal experience, trainees learn to offer compassionate guidance, practical resources, and hope to those reentering the community after incarceration or navigating legal difficulties. This program prepares participants to serve as vital sources of support and inspiration in the reentry and recovery process.

Now available for incarcerated learners!

This training is also available to incarcerated individuals through a correspondence-based format. Enrollment and program administration for incarcerated learners are handled by GOPARAPRO, which manages enrollment, student communications, assignment processing, and the mailing of course materials. Incarcerated participants receive the same high-quality curriculum developed for forensic peer recovery support.

To enroll an incarcerated individual or to learn more, please visit the GOPARAPRO website.

To enroll or find out more information, please visit their website here.

Accreditation

PARfessionals is nationally approved by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselors Certification Board.

PARfessionals is state approved by the Arkansas Substance Abuse Certification Board.

PARfessionals is state approved by the Connecticut Certification Board.

PARfessionals received a Training Waiver Approval through the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.

PARfessionals is state approved by the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.

PARfessionals is state approved by the Texas Certification Board.

PARfessionals is an approved exempt training school by the Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools & Colleges division of Austin Texas.

Online Training for Returning Citizens

The Forensic (ReEntry) Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training is also available in a online format which was custom-designed for returning citizens.