How long must an individual demonstrate sustained recovery before qualifying for CPSW training?

For an individual to qualify for Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) training, they must demonstrate sustained recovery for a period of three years. This requirement is established to ensure that the prospective peer support worker has significant lived experience with recovery, which is crucial for effectively supporting others facing similar challenges. Having three years of sustained recovery not only reflects a significant amount of time to build resilience and coping strategies, but it also allows for the development of an understanding of the recovery process that can be shared with others. This experience forms the foundation for providing empathetic and informed support as a peer worker, making them credible and relatable to those they will assist.