Welcome To
PARfessionals
Nationally recognized peer recovery training for justice-involved individuals and mental health advocates.
Where Lived Experience Leads to Lasting Change
At PARfessionals, we believe your story has power—and purpose. We specialize in providing high-quality, research-based training and national certification for individuals with lived experience in mental health, addiction recovery, and the justice system. Whether you’re looking to build a career, support your community, or contribute to reentry efforts, we’re here to help you turn personal experience into professional impact.
Founded in 2011, PARfessionals pioneered one of the first forensic peer recovery training models in the country. Today, we continue to lead with a trauma-informed, ethics-centered approach to workforce development for peer support specialists—especially those serving justice-involved populations
PARfessionals’ Peer Recovery Support Classroom Training Kit
The NEW PARfessionals’ Peer Recovery Support Classroom Training Kit is an evidence-based, comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for classroom instruction in correctional learning environments. The kit includes both a Facilitator Guide and a Student Workbook, each structured to support effective teaching, learning, and skill development.
The curriculum features detailed lesson plans, student assignments, assessments, and a complimentary resource appendix. Training topics include Recovery Language and Communication, Foundations of Addiction Science, History of the Recovery Movement, Principles of Peer Support, Ethics, Phases and Core Skills of Peer Support, Trauma-Informed Care, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Crisis Planning, Co-Occurring Disorders, Recovery Capital, Self-Advocacy, and Cultural Competency.
A Beginner’s Guide to Addiction Peer Recovery for Justice-Involved Individuals* Study Guide is required for this course and is sold separately.
Edovo Partnership
PARfessionals is excited to announce a partnership with the Edovo Foundation, making our Introduction to Forensic Peer Recovery course available at no cost to over 1 million inmates across more than 1500 correctional facilities in the US. As a result, these justice-impacted individuals will also be able to earn a certificate and learner transcript, which will be accessible to their loved ones, attorneys, correctional staff, and state parole boards.
Forensic Peer Course Starts
17,297
Forensic Peer Completion Rate
79.5%
Assessment Pass Rate
98.3%
Top 5 States Course Engagement
Texas
8,594
Florida
4,848
North Carolina
3,938
California
3,682
Illinois
3,650
PARfessionals’ reach spans 49 states, including justice-impacted learners enrolled in digital tablet learning through the Edovo platform and participants enrolled in PARfessional’s correspondence-based advanced learning programs.
🎉🎉 STUDENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT 🎉🎉
PARfessionals is proud to celebrate the inspiring journey of Adrian Torres, a former PARfessionals student and graduate of the Forensic Reentry Peer Recovery Support Program.
After serving 26 years in prison, Adrian was released on Christmas Eve 2025. Just five months later, his story stands as a powerful testament to faith, resilience, and the life-changing impact of second chances.
Today, Adrian serves as a Peer Support Specialist with Roya Wellness in Sacramento, California, where he uses his lived experience to support others on their recovery and reentry journeys. He also serves in Operations and Development at Land Together, an advocacy organization working to improve food security and nutrition by expanding access to produce grown in prison gardens.
In addition, Adrian is a Trusted TPW Messenger with Transformative Programming Works (TPW), a coalition of formerly incarcerated leaders and more than 100 community-based organizations committed to providing healing-centered and restorative justice programming throughout California prisons.
Adrian’s success demonstrates what is possible when determination, faith, support, and opportunity come together. Through his dedication to service, he is creating pathways of hope and transformation for individuals, families, and communities across California.
As one supporter shared: *”Adrian is a living testimony of what God can do.”*
Please join us in congratulating Adrian Torres on this remarkable chapter of his journey and the positive impact he continues to make every day.
📣 Adrian Torres is available for public speaking engagements, panel discussions, podcasts, media interviews, and community events. Drawing from his lived experience, faith, and commitment to service, Adrian offers powerful insights on reentry, recovery, resilience, leadership, and personal transformation.
For booking inquiries or interview requests:
Email : Adrian@royawellness.org or call 📞 442-464-5011
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Free Downloads
Forensic Peer Supervision: Supporting Peer Workers in Criminal Justice Settings
- Halfway houses
- Drug Courts
- Jails & Prisons
- Social Service Agencies
National Certification Exam Review Guide
Free Download
The new examination guide is designed to support candidates preparing for the National Forensic Peer Recovery Examination. This comprehensive resource provides the essential tools and information needed to help you succeed. It includes:
- A detailed breakdown of examination topics
- Sample examination questions to familiarize you with the format
- Curated resource materials to support your study efforts
- Effective test-taking strategies to enhance your performance
This guide serves as a valuable companion throughout your preparation journey.
Certification
The Blueprint for Your Career's Next Chapter
Become a Certified Reentry Peer Support Provider – Nationally Recognized!
Ready to turn your lived experience into a recognized professional credential?
PARfessionals offers a 7-year national certification for Reentry Peer Recovery providers — whether you’re an advocate, mentor, specialist, navigator, coach, or peer supporter. Our program is flexible, affordable, and 100% online, designed to help you advance your career while making a difference.
Pay-As-You-Go Pricing:
- $49 Application Fee
- $99 Exam Fee
- $349 Recordkeeping & Tech Fee * fee waived through October 30, 2026
That’s it. No hidden costs. No rush. Move at your own pace.
Whether you’re supporting individuals impacted by incarceration, mental health, or addictions—this credential helps you build credibility, open career doors, and serve your community with confidence.
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Accreditation
PARfessionals is nationally approved by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselors Certification Board.
PARfessionals is state approved by the Arkansas Substance Abuse Certification Board.
PARfessionals is state approved by the Connecticut Certification Board.
PARfessionals received a Training Waiver Approval through the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.
PARfessionals is state approved by the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
PARfessionals is state approved by the Texas Certification Board.
PARfessionals is an approved exempt training school by the Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools & Colleges division of Austin Texas.