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Recovery Training Institute

About RTI

The Recovery Training Institute (RTI) is DRP’s center for education, training, certification programs, and apprenticeship. We offer multiple career-focused training pathways for Peer Recovery Coaches and Community Health Workers, as well as Mental Health First Aid courses open to anyone in the community. Our programs provide a mix of in-person and virtual courses.

Be part of the recovery solution.

Certified Peer Recovery Mentor (CPRM) Academy

CPRM Academy is a training program for individuals with lived experience in recovery from substance use who are seeking MCBAP-certification as Peer Recovery Mentors (also known as Peer Recovery Coaches/Peer Support Specialists in the workforce).

Community Health Workers Training Program

The CHWTP provides the necessary MiCHWA-approved training to become a Community Health Worker (CHW), Health Support Worker, or Community Health Aide.

Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)© teaches individuals how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

Apprenticeship

Graduates of CPRM Academy and CHWTP are eligible for our paid apprenticeship programs where they will learn and gain on-the-job experience through 1-on-1 mentorship from an experienced professional in the field.

Additional Trainings

Trainings offered include: CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches and CCAR Recovery Coach Academy.

Community Partners

RTI is looking to connect and partner with community organizations. We offer paid apprenticeships for graduates of our CPRM Academy and Community Health Worker Training programs.