Peer Recovery Specialist, Registered

Licensing Agency

Department of Health Professions
Virginia Board of Counseling
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond , VA 23233-1485
(804) 267-4610

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/

description

The General Assembly authorized the Board of Counseling in 2017 to register Peer Recovery Specialists (RPRS). Effective January 3, 2018, individuals are able to apply for RPRS registration by submitting an online application, fee and supplemental documentation with the Board of Counseling. (Please note that RPRS credential is a registration and not a license.)