The Certified Recovery Support Worker Credential (CRSW) In NH

NH Recovery Coach had it's beginnings in NH and we have a strong presence there. For this reason, we provide a webpage just for the CRSW.

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How to Become a CRSW in NH

Know the Laws/Rules

All certifications or credentials are governed by a state board overseen by the Office of Professional Licensure & Certification. For CRSW's this board is called the Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals.

This Board establishes the criteria and oversight for the "credential" in NH.

The Board's website is: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-licensing-alcohol-and-other-drug-use-professionals

CRSW Laws/Rules

The "Rules" are what outlines the criteria to become a CRSW. These rules are calles ALC rules. The ALCs for the CRSW are combined with the Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselors (LADCs and MLADCs).

These ALCs chapters 100-500 of the RSA. Are you confused yet?

You can find the ink to the ALC 100-500 rules here: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-licensing-alcohol-and-other-drug-use-professionals-laws-and-rules

CRSW Specific Information

To help with some of the confusion, we have narrowed the content most pertinent to CRSW Initial Certification to the below list.

303 eligibility and requirements
303.03 is training requirements
304 applying for a CRSW
306.01 rules applicatoin
313 rules contains supervision and
313.04 additional material to be submitted page 34
313.05 practical training hours page 37
313.09 supervision hours application page 40
414 Reinstatement
400 Rules, ongoing requirements

The IC & RC Five Domains

NH Licensing Board is in alignment with the IC & RC Five Domains. Meaning the required training must be matched to the Five Domains. And Credit Units awarded must match what the IC & RC requirements state:
10 Hours in each of 3 domains:
• Advocacy
• Mentoring & Educaiton
• Recovery & Wellness
• 16 Hours in Ethical Foundations
No requirements in Harm Reduction Domain at this time, however it is in the new exam effective July 3, 2025.
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