Illinois Association of Extended Care

has operated in the State of Illinois for over 20+ years helping to ensure individuals in recovery have a safe and healthy place to live where RECOVERY is the primary goal. IAEC is committed to ensuring that quality residential extended care facilities are readily available within the State and that staff are properly trained to meet and exceed the unique and challenging needs of the chemically de

pendent men and women for whom they serve. IAEC is committed to providing the Illinois Specific Model of the NCRS - National Certified Recovery Specialist credential to substance abuse professionals providing recovery support services in Residential Extended Care Facilities. IAEC administers a competency based testing on a quarterly basis for individuals looking to become a National Certified Recovery Specialist (NCRS) in accordance with the Illinois Standards, Code of Ethics and in compliance with the Illinois Administrative Code - Title 77 - Section 2060.