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Certified Recovery Residence Administrator (CRRA)
For Sober Living Facilities and recovery residences
Our Certified Recovery Residence Administrator or CRRA certification is ideal for those who manage or perform a supervisory role at a Sober Living, Halfway House or Recovery Residence in any state or country. From day-to-day operations to the legal and ethical requirements of managing and running a sober living, halfway house, or a recovery residence, this training has it all included.
Fully accredited. Globally recognized. Built for the next generation of Addiction & Mental Health Professionals.
What Is The Recovery Residence Administrator Training?
Running a sober living home, recovery residence, or halfway house isn’t just about keeping the lights on — it’s about creating a safe, ethical, and thriving environment where recovery can take root. The Certified Recovery Residence Administrator (CRRA) program was built for professionals who are ready to take leadership in the recovery housing industry — not just as caretakers, but as qualified administrators who understand the full spectrum of compliance, ethics, and human impact behind running a sober living home or halfway house.
In today’s addiction recovery landscape, operating a sober living facility isn’t simply about providing a roof and a curfew — it’s about creating an environment that promotes dignity, structure, and safety while meeting the increasingly strict legal and accreditation standards.
The format is simple but powerful: read the manual, pass your assessments, and you’ll walk away with the certificate hours and documentation required to sit for your state or national boards. It’s the most direct route to official credentialing available today.
Certified Recovery Residence Administrator (CRRA) Curriculum & Syllabus
What separates great administrators from the rest isn’t just empathy — it’s structure. The CRRA program integrates the social model of recovery with strong business and leadership skills, so you can operate your facility ethically and sustainably.
Recovery Residence Operations and Administration
(20 hrs)
• Federal and state fair housing laws
• Local and state codes and regulations,
• NARR Quality Standards for Recovery Residences
• Criminal background screening procedures
• Reimbursable services/payer types
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping
• Business skills
• Writing policies and procedures
• Risk management
• General record keeping and documentation
• Naloxone use
• Ethical business practices
Maintaining the Physical Residence
(20 hours)
• FARR facility certification requirements
• Crisis prevention and intervention
• Verbal de-escalation/Aggression Control (a subset of crisis prevention and intervention)
• Suicide prevention
• Fire and safety procedures/regulations
• CPR/First Aid
• Naloxone use (advanced training)
• Disaster planning
• Responding to emergency and disaster situations
• Universal infection control
• Food handling
• Group process
• Mentoring
• Leadership
• Recognizing and responding to safety risks
• Customer service (for better responsiveness to neighbors)
• Understanding and identifying licit and illicit drugs
• Prescription medication policies and security techniques
• Drug and alcohol testing policies and methods
Resident Screening and Admission
(10 hours)
• Client Rights
• Behavioral-health Screening Tools
• Medication Management
• Signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal
• Client rights/confidentiality laws and regulations
• Interviewing Techniques
• Health Indicators
• Understanding levels of care and best “fit” for residents and peer community
Resident Recovery Support
(30 hours)
• Understanding addiction
• Co-occurring disorders
• Building rapport
• Group process and facilitation
• Principles of recovery
• Recovery management
• Recovery capital
• Developing recovery goals and plans
• Client-centered principles and practices
• Wellness strategies
• Lapse/relapse prevention
• Motivational Enhancement/Motivational Interviewing
• Resource linkage/making referrals
• Collaboration methods
• Practical living skills
• Social development
• Use of self-help groups and other recovery support services
• Use of natural support systems
• Oral communication skills/public speaking
• Advocacy skills
• Training for trainers
• Medication-assisted treatments
Legal, Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
(20 hours)
• Federal, State & other governing laws and regulations
• Ethics and professional conduct
• Resident/client rights
• Cultural competence: personal & organizational
• Boundary issues
• Confidentiality
• Documentation
• Networking and public relations
• Marketing/ethical marketing practices
• Emotional and social intelligence
• Using consultation
But You'll Also Get These October Enrollment Bonuses:
Community & Networking Access
Join our private graduate and professional groups with 60,000+ addiction specialists worldwide. Connect, collaborate, and share opportunities in recovery support.
Career Growth & Visibility Tools
Access exclusive job listings, get featured in our 6-month online directory, and receive digital seals and official branding assets to promote your certification.
Ongoing Professional Benefits
Enjoy lifetime discounts on future certifications and qualify for referral leads or independent-contractor opportunities with The Addictions Academy.
Total Value: $10,000+
Get It Today For Only: $999
The Certification Process:
Becoming a CRRA is a clear, step-by-step pathway
Step 1:
Enroll & Get Instant Access
Once you register, you’ll receive instant access to your secure student portal and the official CRRA training manual—a 70-page, board-approved guide that walks you through every concept, law, and competency required by FAAR, NAAR, and the Florida Certification Board. No waiting for start dates, no complicated onboarding. You can begin learning within minutes of enrollment.
Step 2:
Study At Your Own Pace
You set the schedule. The material is designed to be clear, concise, and achievable, even if you’re balancing a full-time job or running a facility. Most students complete the program in 1–2 weeks, though you have up to six months to finish at your own pace. Each section builds on the last, guiding you through real-world administrative principles, ethical scenarios, and compliance procedures you’ll use every day as a recovery residence administrator.
Step 3:
Complete Your Assessments
At the end of your coursework, you’ll complete your online exams and receive immediate certificate documentation verifying 100 accredited training hours. You’ll also receive a digital certificate to display on your website, in your office, or during board application submissions. These hours meet the educational standards required to apply for your board exams—so you can move confidently toward national credentialing.
Step 4:
Step Into Your Career
Once certified, you’re officially qualified to manage or oversee a recovery residence, sober living home, or halfway house under national standards. Many graduates use this certification to open their own facility, advance into leadership roles, or increase earning potential through recognized professional status.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Certified Recovery Residence Administrator (CRRA)
A CRRA is a trained professional responsible for overseeing and managing sober living homes, halfway houses, or recovery residences. They ensure operations meet all ethical, safety, and compliance standards required by state and national boards such as FAAR, NAAR, and the Florida Certification Board (FCB).
How long does the course take to complete?
The program awards 100 hours of accredited education, delivered through a concise, board-approved training manual. Most students complete it within two to three weeks, but you have six months of access to work at your own pace.
Is the program accredited and board-approved?
Yes. The Addictions Academy is fully accredited and recognized both nationally & internationally
Do I need a degree or license to take this course?
Nope. This program is designed for coaches, mentors, educators, parents, and people with lived experience—no clinical degree or license needed. As long as you’re committed to helping others grow, and move forward, this program will give you the tools and credential to do it.
What are the benefits of becoming a CRRA?
It allows you to operate, manage, or oversee recovery residences legally and ethically under national quality standards. It increases your credibility, protects your facility from compliance risks, and positions you for leadership opportunities in the addiction housing field.
What career opportunities come with CRRA certification?
Graduates often become recovery residence administrators, program directors, house managers, or compliance officers for sober living and transitional housing programs. Many use this certification to open or oversee their own recovery residences under FAAR or NAAR standards.
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