CMREN announces the opportunity to support those in long-term recovery from a life-altering SUD experience, who desire to become a CCAR certified Peer Recovery Coach and/or a C-IAYT certified Yoga RecoveryTherapy Coach. CMREN will provide TEN (10) $500 awards to the first ten qualified applicants, through June 2025, who live in the CMREN region of Mecosta, Osceola, Newaygo, Montcalm, and Lake counties. Apply today by clicking the Apply button below. 

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Application Qualifying Requirements:

a. Resides in the CMREN region.

b. Meet the requirements of their specific certification.

c. Testifies to a minimum of 2-years sustainable recovery, from substance use disorder, with a life-disrupting experience, and willing to share their story.

d. Credible reference support – minimum of two professional references (employer, peer recovery coach, therapist, pastor, probation officer, etc.).

e. Proof of certification training acceptance in a C-CAR or C-IAYT training program.

f. Statement of Interest demonstrates desire and planned intent for use of certification.

3. The maximum award is $500.00, to be paid directly to the training facility toward the student’s tuition, following proof of acceptance to the program.

a. CMREN will pay the full tuition, up to $500.00 or partial tuition up to $500.00 per award.

4. Students will be required to submit a copy of the completed certificate upon completion of the program.

5. Students may apply for a second award for a different training program, e.g., C-CAR and C-IAYT.

6. This funding will be offered annually throughout the grant cycle, as it is available.