Explore the CRSS Success Program
The CRSS Success Program is a grant-funded program administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services. The program is designed to support students with lived experience of mental health or substance use recovery to successfully complete all requirements necessary to obtain either the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and enter the behavioral health workforce.
The program provides support for eligible students to overcome practical barriers to full participation and success, including but not limited to:
- student tuition, books, and fees
- ICB credentialing fees
- general technology needs (e.g., laptop, tablet, hotspot, etc.)
- stipends for practical experience (internship) component
- clothing for practical experience (internship) component (e.g., polo shirts, professional attire, etc.)
- childcare and transportation (including parking)
- employment and housing supports
- counseling, advising, and transfer services
- legal support to address barriers to employment related to criminal history or citizenship status
- any other needs and/or accommodations essential for students to maintain participation in the program.
Current CRSS Success Programs
Envision Unlimited
Contact Details:
- Name: Asha Rondinella, M.A.,CRSS
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 872-344-5452
Address:
- Everest Drop-In Center 9648 S. Pulaski Ave Oak Lawn, IL
SIU Edwardsville
Contact Details:
- Name: Jayme Swanke
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (618) 650-5976
Address:
- 1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62026
Heartland Community College
Contact Details:
- Name: Sonja Workman
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (309) 268-8740
Address:
- 1500 W Raab Rd, Normal, IL 61761
Northern Illinois University
Contact Details:
- Name: Paul Priester
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (815) 753-5198
Address:
- Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center, 231 N Annie Glidden Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
Elgin Community College
Contact Details:
- Name: Joe Rosenfeld
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (847) 214-7345
Address:
- 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
College of DuPage
Contact Details:
- Name: Jason Florin
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (630) 942-2043
Address:
- 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
University of St. Francis
Contact Details:
- Name: Marcia Van Natta
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (815) 740-3779
Address:
- 500 Wilcox St, Joliet, IL 60435
Rincon/New Hope School of Counseling
Contact Details:
- Name: Kimberly Skoczelas
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (773) 564-9700
Address:
- 3710 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Malcolm X College
Contact Details:
- Name: Elizabeth Thompson
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (312) 850-7248
Address:
- 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Illinois Institute of Technology
Contact Details:
- Name: Karyn Stovall
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (312) 567-5026
Address:
- 10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Governor’s State University
Contact Details:
- Name: Cheryl Mejta
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (708) 534-4911
Address:
- 1 University Parkway University Park, IL
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