Canidates should meet the minimum requirements:

• Have a high school diploma or a GED
• Must have lived experience with substance use disorder or mental health
• 2 years of sustained recovery
• 2-years of complete abstinence from mind or mood altering substances
• At least 18 years old
• Cannot have any violent charges, sexual charges, or active warrants
• Submit a valid background check

To apply, you must:

• Submit a complete, signed application.
• Submit a copy of a GED, high school diploma, or higher-level education diploma or transcript.
• Attest to having a minimum of two years of abstinence-based recovery from substance use and/or a mental health disorder.
• Attest that you have read, understand, and will adhere to the Arkansas Peer Recovery Code of Ethics.
• Submit a copy of a background check completed in the last 60 days.
• Email the complete, signed application and all supporting documentation.

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Applications are reviewed by the DHS approved certification entity each month. 

If your application is accepted, a staff member from NAADAC will notify you with a phone call and a follow-up email explaining the next steps. If your application is denied, you will receive an email explaining the reasons for denial along with possible next steps for you to apply again.