The primary function of the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate is to facilitate outreach with individuals currently in a program or considering treatment. The CPRA connects patients to community- based recovery supports consistent with treatment, recovery, and discharge plans.

CPRA duties include:

- Non clinical crisis support

- Educating program participants about various modes of recovery

- Accompanying patients to medical appointments

- Conducting home visits

- Raising awareness of existing social and other support services

- Assisting patients with applying for benefits

- Works in collaboration with CASAC to support treatment adherence