You will need reference letters to complete your application

You are required to submit two letters of recommendation to complete your application. These letters should be written by someone who knows you well enough to attest to your commitment to recovery (counselor, sober house manager, sponsor, employer, friend, etc.).

To have someone fill out the reference form, have them click the button below (from this page)
or send them directly to the URL https://form.jotform.com/251116226233142

Upcoming Trainings

June 16-20, 2025

In-person Peer Recovery Specialist training
M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
2300 Myrtle Ave., Suite 120. St Paul, MN 55114

Cost: $600 for those who apply by May 9, 2025.
$700 for those who apply after May 9, 2025.

Application opens: April 25, 2025

Early Bird Pricing: $100 off for applicants who submit by May 9, 2025

Application deadline: May 16, 2025

Scholarship deadline: May 16, 2025

Space is limited. Payments due by June 1, 2025.

A limited number of scholarships are available, based on financial need. If you’re interested in applying for financial assistance, please submit a scholarship form along with your application.

Group Interviews: (applicants must attend one) virtually on May 21, 2025 from 3-4:00 pm and in-person on May 23, 2025 at 12-1:00 pm. If you cannot attend either session, please contact Nell Hurley by May 22, 2025 at nell@amethystrecoverysolutions.org to make other arrangements. 

Steps to Apply:

1. Complete online application form (click the “Apply Now” button below)
2. Send reference link to two or more people (or direct them to this page to click the reference form button) willing to recommend you for this training
3. Attend one group interview prior to training

This in-person training meets one of the requirements needed to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in Minnesota. For information on other requirements, please visit the Minnesota Certification Board’s website here.