There are five main aims of the accreditation program. These are presented in the table below.
| Purpose | CAPRSS will: |
|---|---|
| 1. Increase public confidence, and confidence within the field, in the quality of peer services. | |
| promote the legitimization and efficacy of services | |
| highlight potential and positive recovery outcomes of peer support | |
| demonstrate the ability to ensure ethical practice and supervision | |
| encourage utilization and development of promising and evidence-based practices | |
| highlight the quality, efficacy, value, and/or scientific and empirical basis of peer services | |
| 2. Improve the performance of organizations and programs providing peer services by setting and measuring the achievement of standards. | |
| ensure standards for RCOs and peer programs are established by RCOs and peer programs of host organizations | |
| embed quality assurance and quality improvement protocols in standards | |
| define and clarify peer supports/services and service roles | |
| 3. Encourage RCOs and peer programs to build capacity and infrastructure. | |
| increase capacity of RCOs and programs to provide peer services that reflect the strengths and needs of geographic and cultural communities being served | |
| strengthen staff (both paid and volunteer) workforce development | |
| maintain the integrity of peer programs, including peer processes, principles, values, and ethics | |
| increase the ability of programs to generate sustainable revenue, including third-party reimbursement | |
| increase ability of programs to develop responsible fiscal and business practices | |
| 4. Increase accountability of peer services providers to funders, the public, and the field. | |
| attract the recognition of funders, other stakeholders | |
| establish and legitimize authentic peer recovery positions in addictions workforce | |
| 5. Increase access to recovery supports for people seeking and in long-term recovery, for those served and those providing services. | |
| increase the number of organizations equipped to deliver PRSS | |
| increase availability, scope, and outreach of PRSS | |
| increase recovery capital for individuals, families, and communities | |
| include measures to promote recovery for those served |
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