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Action Alert: CPRS Certification

Last week, the Ohio Senate passed a version of the state budget that removes the language transferring the Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) certification from OhioMHAS to the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.

 

This transfer was included in both the Governor’s original proposal and the House-passed budget, and it reflects best practice: ensuring that certification for professional peer supporters is administered by a regulatory board.

 

We need your voice now.


Tell the Budget Conference Committee members to reinstate the language that moves CPRS certification to the Chemical Dependency Board in the final budget.

 

Who to Contact:

Chair Representative Brian Stewart

rep12@ohiohouse.gov | (614) 466-1464


Vice Chair Representative Mike Dovilla

rep17@ohiohouse.gov | (614) 466-4895


Ranking Member Representative Bride Rose Sweeney

rep16@ohiohouse.gov | (614) 466-3350


Chair Senator Jerry Cirino

cirino@ohiosenate.gov | (614) 466-7718


Vice Chair Senator Brian Chavez

chavez@ohiosenate.gov | (614) 466-6508


Ranking Member Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson

 

Call Script

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a [peer supporter / advocate / community member] calling from [Your City or County].

 

I’m calling to urge you to reinsert the language from the Governor’s and House-passed budget that transfers Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (CPRS) certification to the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.

 

Peer recovery supporters are essential workforce, and this initiative serves to professionalize the peer recovery support professional role and ensure that there is public protection and state oversight to ensure these services are delivered ethically and safely, just like all other health care and home and community-based services.

 

Please make sure this important language is included in the final version of the state budget. Thank you.

 

Email Script

Subject: CPRS Certification i

Dear [Representative/Senator NAME],

 

I’m writing to urge you to support reinstating the language from the Governor’s and House-passed budget that moves CPRS certification to the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.

 

Peer recovery supporters are essential workforce, and this initiative serves to professionalize the peer recovery support professional role and ensure that there is public protection and state oversight to ensure these services are delivered ethically and safely, just like all other health care and home and community-based services.

 

Please include this language in the final version of the budget. Ohio’s peer recovery workforce—and the people they support—are counting on you.

 

Sincerely,[Your Full Name][Your City or County][Your Role, if applicable]

 


 
 
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