Courses

CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST SUCCESS PROGRAM

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Success Program will provide high quality recovery support training with supervised practical experience and wrap-around supports. Coordinated by post-secondary educational institutions for individuals with lived experience of mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery. All registrations must be approved before enrolling by GSU's Addictions Program.

This course contains no sessions
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CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST SUCCESS PROGRAM

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Success Program will provide high quality recovery support training with supervised practical experience and wrap-around supports. Coordinated by post-secondary educational institutions for individuals with lived experience of mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery. All registrations must be approved before enrolling by GSU's Addictions Program.

January 1, 2026 to June 15, 2026, Online via Blackboard; Course 3 of 4
January 1, 2026 to June 15, 2026, Online via Blackboard; Course 2 of 4

Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate Program

The Community Health Care Worker (CHW) Certificate Program is a year-long, 144-hour training program designed to prepare individuals to serve as effective advocates and health educators within their communities- particularly among minority and disabled populations. The program covers a wide range of topics, including disability rights, health equity, chronic conditions, mental health, nutrition, and cultural sensitivity. Participants gain practical skills in communication, first aid, health literacy, and patient navigation.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
January 19, 2026 to December 10, 2026

Community Health Worker (CHW) Registered Apprenticeship Workshop

The Community Health Care Worker (CHW) Certificate Program is a year-long, 144-hour training program designed to prepare individuals to serve as effective advocates and health educators within their communities- particularly among minority and disabled populations. The program covers a wide range of topics, including disability rights, health equity, chronic conditions, mental health, nutrition, and cultural sensitivity.

This course contains no sessions

Early Intervention (EI) Certificate for Occupational Therapy Best Practices

This course will provide occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, new graduates and early career OT/OTAs with an overview of the State of Illinois Early Intervention Program and best practice guidelines.

June 11, 2026 to August 20, 2026, ONLINE
September 24, 2026 to December 10, 2026, ONLINE

Level One Gottman Training

You will be provided with a research-based roadmap for helping couples compassionately manage their conflicts, deepen their friendship and intimacy, and share their life purpose and dreams based on the Sound Relationship House Theory.

This course contains no sessions
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Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training Program (Chicago Apprenticeship Hub Cohort 2)

The Recovery Support Specialist Training Program will provide high-quality recovery support training and prepare individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, or co-occurring conditions to support others in their recovery journeys. Coordinated by post-secondary educational institutions for individuals with lived experience of mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery.

June 8, 2026 to August 21, 2026, Cohort B - Online via Blackboard, Course 1 of 4

Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training Program (Chicago Apprenticeship Hub)

Certified Recovery Support Specialist Success Program 

Course Fees: $3,625

Dates: February 23 - August 15, 2026

Times: Meeting Schedule Determined by Instructors

Course Description: 
The Recovery Support Specialist Training Program will provide high-quality recovery support training and prepare individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use, or co-occurring conditions to support others in their recovery journeys.  Coordinated by post-secondary educational institutions for individuals with lived experience of mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use recovery.

All registrations must be approved before enrolling by GSU's Addictions Program. 

If you have questions regarding the Peer Recovery training programs or are interested in signing up for future programs please contact prssgsu@govst.edu


This course contains no sessions
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Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

RHIAs are a critical link between care providers, payers, and patients. The RHIA has a comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and privacy of protected patient information.

This course contains no sessions
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Social Work Clinical Supervision (Cohort 1)

This course will provide enrollees with the clinical supervision required to meet eligibility for Illinois Clinical Social Work Licensure (LCSW). Enrollees in the course can expect to engage in live/synchronous virtual sessions with a peer group of no more than five and a highly experienced licensed clinical social worker. *Participants will meet in groups of five.

May 1-29, 2026
June 1-30, 2026
July 1-31, 2026
August 3-31, 2026

Social Work Clinical Supervision (Cohort 2)

This course will provide enrollees with the clinical supervision required to meet eligibility for Illinois Clinical Social Work Licensure (LCSW). Enrollees in the course can expect to engage in live/synchronous virtual sessions with a peer group of no more than five and a highly experienced licensed clinical social worker. *Participants will meet in groups of five.

This course contains no sessions
Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program.