Terms you’ll see

New York's peer recovery credential for trained, certified, non-clinical peer professionals.

Why it matters: This is the main New York credential many aspiring peer recovery coaches are trying to understand.

The body that sets and manages the credential process. NYCB now operates under InUnity Alliance.

Why it matters: Final requirements, applications, renewal rules, and training information should be confirmed with NYCB.

The state agency connected to addiction services and peer roles in New York.

Why it matters: OASAS publishes public information about peer recovery roles and services in New York.

The organization that now houses NYCB resources during the transition from ASAP and Coalition for Behavioral Health history.

Why it matters: Some official credential information may appear across InUnity and older NYCB or ASAP-linked pages.

You may see the abbreviation IUA in source notes and non-affiliation language.

Why it matters: It appears in source and non-affiliation language across credential resources.

A related recovery-coach credential with a different role fit and requirements.

Why it matters: Some people compare CARC with the New York peer credential before deciding which track fits their goal.

The application system used for credential application steps.

Why it matters: Applicants may need to submit materials through Certemy as part of the official process.

A recovery coach training program name that may appear in foundational training references.

Why it matters: Some foundational training language references CCAR or equivalent training.

The organization connected to exam and job-task materials used in the credential ecosystem.

Why it matters: It may appear in exam or role-domain references on credential pages.