Substance use recovery support, motivational interviewing, and crisis response. Earn the Indiana CPRS credential. WIOA, FSSA IMPACT, and JRI funding available for eligible Indiana residents.
Earn your Indiana Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential in 8 weeks. Help others overcome addiction and mental health challenges. WIOA funding available.
Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.
$5,000
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — covers tuition for eligible Indiana residents through WorkOne.
Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.
Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.
New Applicant
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When do I start?
Rolling enrollment — next cohort date confirmed after application
Monthly enrollment — hybrid scheduling (online + in-person practicum)
How long does it take?
8 weeks · 20–25 hrs/week
8–15 participants per cohort
What credential do I earn?
Indiana Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) — issued by Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
What job can I get?
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) ($32,000–$45,000)
Indiana
What does it cost?
$5,000
Is funding available?
WIOA, FSSA IMPACT for eligible participants
Each credential is issued by its certifying authority upon passing required exams or completing supervised hours — not by Elevate.
Issued by Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) — nationally recognized in this field
State-recognized credential required to work as a peer recovery specialist in Indiana. Recognized by DMHA and Medicaid-certified providers.
Validity: Biennial renewal
How this program connects instruction, credentialing, employers, and wages — the sequence workforce boards use to evaluate programs.
Step 1 · Training
8 weeks · Monthly enrollment — hybrid scheduling (online + in-person practicum)
Step 2 · Credential
Indiana Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) (Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA))
Step 3 · Experience
Hands-on lab and/or clinical or work-based practice
Step 4 · Employer pathway
Introductions to partners including Centerstone Indiana
Step 5 · Entry role & wage
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) · $32,000–$45,000
Step 6 · Advancement
Recovery Coach ($38,000–$50,000)
Employment is not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on individual performance, credential attainment, and local labor market conditions.
Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.
Step 1
Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.
Step 2
Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.
Step 3
Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.
Step 4
Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.
Step 5
Target entry wages aligned to $32,000–$62,000.
Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.
How You Can Start
There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.
Must reside in Indiana
Federal and Indiana state workforce funding may cover 100% of tuition, books, and exam fees for eligible Indiana residents. We help you apply for every option you qualify for.
Free to apply · no payment today · takes 2 minutes
$5,000tuition
Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.
Apply Now — Self-PaySelf-pay options
Adjust your deposit to see weekly payments. BNPL available at checkout.
Klarna, Afterpay & 4 more
Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.
Next Step
Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.
Funding & How to Start
Indiana ETPL-listed. WIOA and FSSA IMPACT funding available. DMHA-recognized credential pathway.
Is this program fundable?
Federal and state workforce programs may cover tuition, tools, and certification fees when you are approved. Eligibility is decided by WorkOne or your workforce agency — not by Elevate for Humanity.
Self-pay option: $5,000 — WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant funding accepted for eligible Indiana residents. Self-pay option available with payment plans.
How workforce funding works →Indiana Career Connect
Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.
Go to Indiana Career ConnectGo to Indiana Career Connect online or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to begin eligibility intake.
Start online at Indiana Career Connect
Create or sign in at Indiana Career Connect and search for "Elevate for Humanity" as your training provider.
Or visit your nearest WorkOne career center
WorkOne staff complete the WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant eligibility assessment. Funding approval happens at WorkOne — not at your training school.
Complete eligibility with a WorkOne case manager
Bring ID and employment history. Your case manager determines whether you qualify for an Individual Training Account (ITA) voucher.
Enroll after your training voucher is approved
Return to Elevate with your WorkOne authorization to finish enrollment. Approved students often pay $0 for tuition and certification fees.
This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.
Named Employer Partners
Placement Pipeline
Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day
WIOA and FSSA IMPACT funding available for eligible Indiana residents.
Your path from application to career
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