Wv Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals

09/27/2025

The PRSS grant has expired. All applications must include payment. We have submitted the necessary paperwork to facilitate reimbursement disbursements. Please be patient.

09/25/2025

🚨 FINAL NOTICE: PRSS Fee Reimbursement Grant Ends Tomorrow (September 26, 2025) 🚨

Attention candidates and certified professionals:
The grant that has been covering Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) application, testing, and recertification fees ends tomorrow – September 26, 2025.

🔒 Reimbursement Applications CLOSED
• The deadline to submit a reimbursement request has passed (the last day to apply was September 24, 2025).
• No new reimbursement requests will be accepted.

🗓️ Still Time to Use the Grant for New Fees
• You may still use the grant to pay for PRSS-related fees (applications, testing, recertification, etc.) through September 26, 2025. BUT NOT LATE FEES

💰 Processing of Requests
• All reimbursement requests already received will be processed once grant funding is received.

Thank you to everyone who utilized this opportunity and to our partners who made it possible.

— West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP)

09/17/2025

PRSS UPDATE: Please note that the grant covering PRSS exam, application, and recertification fees will expire on September 27, 2025.
After this date, applicants must submit payment with their applications, exam registrations, and recertifications. For further information, please email us or refer to the instructions on our website.
Please be aware that the grant does not cover late or rush processing fees.

This announcement does not affect the reimbursement request process. Once payments have been processed, refunds will be issued; however, the timeline for this process is currently unknown. Applicants do not need to submit an additional request. 

09/17/2025

Please ensure that you settle your late fees when submitting applications after 8/30/2025 to avoid processing delays and certification lapse.

09/03/2025

📢 Attention Certified Professionals

If you did not complete your recertification by August 30 (as indicated by the date on your application submission), your certification is now considered late.

It can take 30 days to process applications as we are all volunteers.

➡️ A late fee is required to process your recertification.
➡️ Late fees can be submitted directly through our website: www.wvcbapp.org

PRSS grant DOES NOT cover the late fee.

We encourage you to complete this step as soon as possible to avoid further delays in processing your certification. Thank you for your attention to this important matter!

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08/30/2025

Please ensure that your recertification application is submitted by 11:59pm tonight. Late/rush processing fees will commence on 8/31/2025. No exceptions will be made. We require sufficient time prior to the expiration date to conduct a thorough review, and you need adequate time to address any deficiencies before the expiration date.

08/29/2025

📢 Attention Certified Professionals & Applicants 📢

When submitting any recertification application please make sure to:

✅ Complete the Demographic Form with your current name and address IF THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE !
✅ Include legal documentation of any name changes (such as marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order)

⚠️ We cannot process your application until these items are received. This helps us ensure your certification records are accurate and up to date.

Thank you for your attention to detail and for helping us keep the process smooth and efficient for everyone!

08/28/2025

⏰ ATTENTION: 2025 Recertifications ⏰

If your certification expires this year, please remember that all recertification applications must be submitted by August 30, 2025.

⚠️ Even though your certification sticker may say 09/30/25, we require a full 30 days to process applications. This ensures we can review, approve, and mail stickers before your credential lapses.

👉 Important Reminders:
• We cannot process payment without your application.
• We cannot process applications without payment. Both must be received to move forward.
• After submitting your application online, you should immediately receive an email confirmation from JotForm confirming successful submission. If you do not receive this email, your application did not go through.
• If you have not received an email from WVCBAPP as of 9:23 PM today, chances are we do not have your recertification application.
• We have reviewed all applications submitted online. If you applied, you would have already heard from us:
• ✅ Application pending payment
• ✅ Application requiring additional information
• ✅ Application approved (stickers are being mailed)

💡 Good News: Grant funding for Peer Recovery recertification is still available. Be sure to take advantage of this support when submitting your application.

🔎 How to Check Your Status:
One way to confirm that we have processed your recertification is by visiting our website. Under the Certified Entities tab, look up your name. If your certification expiration date has been updated to 2027, your recertification has been completed.

Please don’t wait—submit your application and payment today to avoid delays or late fees.

Thank you for helping us keep this process smooth—we appreciate your cooperation!

08/28/2025

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08/21/2025

🚨 Attention Credentialed Entities – Renewal Deadline Approaching 🚨

All credentialed entities with an expiration date of 9/30/2025 must submit their renewal application and payment online by 8/30/2025.

✅ Applications must be received and paid in full by 8/30/2025 to avoid a late fee.
⚠️ Please note: The peer grant does not cover late fees – if your renewal is late, you will be responsible for that cost out-of-pocket.

🔎 Why the early deadline?
We receive a high volume of recertification applications, and our volunteer reviewers carefully go through each one by hand. This process can take up to 30 days. Submitting by the deadline helps ensure your credential does not lapse while your application is being reviewed.

We strongly encourage everyone to complete the process early so there are no last-minute issues. Thank you for your cooperation and for keeping everything current and on track!

08/02/2025

📣 ATTENTION: All Certified Professionals!

Do you hold a certification with the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP)?

If your certification expires on 9/30/2025, your recertification application must be submitted by August 30, 2025.
This allows time for us to review your application and give you an opportunity to correct any deficiencies — preventing a lapse in your certification.

⚠️ Please note:
All recertification applications received after August 30 will incur a late fee.

💡 Not sure if this is your year?
If you were certified in an odd-numbered year, your time is up!
Check the Certified Entity section on our website to confirm your expiration date.

✅ Don’t wait — renew on time and stay certified!

06/20/2025

Please be advised that we will be closed from June 25 through July 2. No online applications will be processed between June 20th and July 5th, because even we need a summer break.