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EXPONENTS’ Center for Personal and Professional Development (ECPPD) provides training for state certification in the field of substance use disorder treatment.
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Students who complete our training program will have satisfied the NY State OASAS 350-hour educational requirements for the Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) credential and will receive a certificate of completion. Students with a High School Diploma or G.E.D. who complete our program are immediately eligible to apply for the CASAC-Trainee certificate (CASAC-T) issued by NY State OASAS. Once this CASAC-T certificate is issued individuals can take the IC&RC exam for the CASAC credential and begin completing the additional NY State OASAS requirements necessary to become a CASAC (Level 1). Individuals who complete the CASAC training program at Exponents are eligible to receive college credit to apply toward an undergraduate degree at numerous local colleges.
Director: Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
The Training program consists of a 50-hour curriculum that is approved and licensed by the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Provider of New York State (ASAP) New York Certification Board (NYCB). Courses include Recovery Coach Academy (RCA), Peer Ethical Standards, and Medication Supported Recovery. It is an excellent course for individuals who are interested in obtaining certification to provide recovery counseling services in a non-clinical peer setting. The CRPA courses are offered on a monthly basis from Monday to Friday, in a hybrid remote learning schedule, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and live in New York State.
Director: Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
EXPONENTS is certified to provide the training necessary to receive the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) certificate. The CCAR RCA training is a 5-day program designed to give training participants the knowledge, skills, and experiences to become a personal guide/mentor for individuals seeking recovery or who are already in recovery.
Director: Dr. Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
This two-day, 16-hour workshop presents a comprehensive introduction to the ethical considerations for a recovery coach/peer support/advocate (CRPA, CARC). It is a requirement and has been approved for these NYS Certifications.
Assistant Director: Dr. Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
This training is for individuals engaged in recovery services. This training will satisfy the 7-hour requirement of the Certified Addictions Recovery Coach (CARC) and Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA).
Assistant Director: Dr. Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
This training program will prepare participants to take the IC&RC CRPA certification exam in New York State. You’ll participate in a comprehensive workshop that will prepare you for the CRPA examination.
Director: Dr. Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
Training is a 3-hour, virtual learning opportunity for both clinical and non-clinical staff. It provides a foundational understanding of harm reduction science and practice. The objective is to aid staff in incorporating a harm reduction approach to facilitate engaging active users and establishing a therapeutic alliance for those individuals with problematic drug use at every stage of the SUD continuum.
Director: Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
This training is offered exclusively to staff members of agencies within the recovery field. Coursework emphasize incorporating cultural humility to better engage and retain impactful relationships with members of the Queer, Trans, and Non-binary communities.
Senior Director of Programs & Development: Donald Powell, MhS
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 345
Email: dpowell@exponents.org
This training is for individuals and agencies engaged in recovery services. This training will satisfy the 8-hour requirement of the Certified Addictions Recovery Coach (CARC).
Director: Dr. Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
Trauma-Informed Care offers a thorough understanding of the neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma experienced in individuals who seek and receive mental health services.
Director: Dr. Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a “collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.” This evidence-based approach is valuable in helping build knowledge, skills, and confidence for all people working in health and human services.
Assistant Director: Dr. Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
We offer additional certification for students who want to become a certified trainer of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) curriculum by completing the 12-Hour CCAR RCA Training Of Trainers (TOT) course.
Director: Dr. Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
This course provides individuals in supervisory roles with the opportunity to explore methodologies to best utilize peer supervision competencies and supervision standards for the peers they supervise.
Director: Dr. Tawana Rowser-Brown, PhD, MSW, Master-CASAC, CRPA, CARC
Contact Info: 212-243-3434 ext. 342
Email: tbrown@exponents.org
