ASAPNYS

The Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State (ASAP) is committed to working together to support organizations, groups and individuals that prevent and alleviate the profound personal, social and economic consequences of alcoholism and substance abuse in New York State.

Welcome to the New York Certification Board at ASAP

ASAP is a statewide association of SUD programs/agencies, professionals, behavioral health networks, and stakeholders working to increase support for substance use disorder services, improve patient care, and support sustainable recovery. 

The mission of the New York Certification Board (NYCB), a project of ASAP, is to strengthen health and human services outcomes and enhance the recovery-oriented skills and capacity of the workforce.

Thank you for your interest in certification and your commitment to the field.

At NYCB, we offer the following services:

  • Peer Recovery Profession certifications – click here for candidate requirements and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
  • Application Forms – see sidebar for downloadable copies
  • Upgrade from CRPA-Provisional – click here for details
  • Peer Recovery Exam Prep Workshop – click here for dates and registration
  • Certifications Renewal Program – click here for instructions on how to renew your CARC or CRPA certifications.
  • Verify a current certification here
  • Submit secure payment by credit card for any certification fees by clicking here.

Choose the certification that is right for you:

  • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) – click here for role competencies
  • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Family (CRPA-F) – click here for role competencies
  • Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) – click here for role competencies

Additional Information & Services:

  • Certification Development Process - click here for details
  • Events and opportunities from the field – click here for news
  • Training Approval for Online Programs (temporary/limited; initial certifications only); approval for up to 46 instructional hours (no homework) - click here for application
  • Training Approval application forms are available here.  Please note approvals take 4-6 weeks to process.
  • Training Approval application credit card authorization form is available click here. Please note approvals will not be processed without payment.
  • Notifications for distribution to NYCB certificants must be accompanied by a credit card authorization available here.  Please note that notices will not be distributed without payment.
  • Job opportunities may be posted to the ASAP Job Bank - http://www.asapnys.org/job-bank/
  • Information about ASAP Membership is available at http://www.asapnys.org/benefits-services/member-services/

NYCB Code of Ethical Conduct

Please see the ASAP-NYCB Code of Ethical Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures – click here for a downloadable copy. Acceptance of the Code is a mandatory requirement of certification which promotes the profession and protects the public. Certification, including adherence to the Code, confirms that certificants are ethical professionals engaging in a transparent and accountable practice.

To report an ethical complaint relating to an ASAP-NYCB certificant, please verify that professional's certification status here before completing and submitting the Code's "Disciplinary Procedures" forms. Complaint forms can be found in the Code of Ethical Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures. Completed forms can be emailed to Elisabeth Kranson at ekranson@asapnys.org or mailed the NYCB at 11 North Pearl St., #801, Albany, NY, 12207. Your complaint will be fully investigated by staff and the NYCB Ethics Committee.

CRPA-Family Certification

CRPA-Family launched July 1, 2019
For overview, click here For certification and training details, click here