Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP): Facilitator Recertification Process

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are the requirements to be recertified?
    1. Individuals must attend 12 hours of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Refreshers in a two-year time frame.
    2. Hours obtained more than two years prior to the current quarter will not be counted toward recertification.
    3. Copies of earned Continuing Education Units (CEUs) must be emailed to the Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR) at DHS.DBHR.RecoveryServices@illinois.gov or mailed to 111 N. Sixth Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
  2. How are recertification hours calculated?
    1. Hours are calculated by WebEx based on the length of time each person attends a Refresher training session.
    2. CEUs hours are based on the actual time recorded by WebEx during which an individual is connected to the training.
  3. How do I figure out how many more hours I need to be recertified?
    1. To identify how many hours you need to recertify, add up your total hours of attendance shown on your CEU certificates and subtract from 12.
    2. Hours obtained more than two years prior to the current quarter will not be counted toward recertification.
  4. If I have not attended WRAP Refreshers in a long time, how do I get my certification back?
    1. Start attending Refreshers again.
    2. Continue attending until you have accumulated 12 hours of CEUs from Refreshers within a 2-year period.
    3. Submit copies of your CEUs by email to DHS.DBHR.RecoveryServices@illinois.gov or by mail to 111 N. Sixth Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
    4. Your notice of recertification will be sent to you at the email or mailing address you provide.
  5. If my certification has expired, can I still facilitate WRAP classes?
    1. DBHR does not provide authorization or oversight of certified facilitators. DBHR provides Refresher Training for certified facilitators to assist them in maintaining certification and continuing to provide WRAP classes.
  6. Can I recertify through the Copeland Center?
    1. No, Facilitator WRAP Refresher Training is no longer offered by the Copeland Center.
    2. For information on Facilitator Refresher Training dates, times, locations, and fees, go to www.wellnessrecoveryactionplan.com and click on "Seminars/Training" to see what's available.
  7. Are there options other than DBHR WRAP Refresher Training to recertify as a facilitator?
    1. At this time, Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) is the only other provider of WRAP Facilitator Refresher Training. Go to wellnessrecoveryactionplan.com for more information.
  8. How many Refreshers do I need to attend to be recertified?
    1. DBHR offers 5.5 hours of Facilitator Refresher Training by WebEx quarterly. This training is provided in two (2) parts, each of which are 2.75 hours.
    2. A facilitator who attends 5 sessions, each of which are 2.75 hours, would obtain 13.75 hours.
    3. CEUs are issued based on the actual length of time you are connected to WebEx. Therefore, the CEU issued to you may not account for the full length of the session.
  9. Can I use CEUs from non-WRAP trainings toward my recertification?
    1. No, only WRAP-specific CEUs count toward recertification.
    2. Certified Recovery Support Specialist/Certified Peer Support Specialist (CRSS/CPRS) Training and Recovery & Well-being Series cannot be applied toward WRAP recertification.
  10. Why is it important to recertify?
    1. WRAP is an Evidence Based Practice (EBP). In order to maintain fidelity to the EBP, those who facilitate WRAP are expected to continuously refresh and improve their competencies.
    2. One of the values and ethics of WRAP is that "the body of knowledge is always changing." Therefore, Certified WRAP Facilitators must attend Refreshers to stay on top of changes, including changes in language/terminology, new tools, and facilitator skills.
  11. What if I lose track of my documentation for recertification (CEU certificates)?
    1. Facilitators are responsible to track their earned hours and keep copies of CEUs for recertification requirements.
    2. The DBHR retains CEUs for six (6) months from the date of training.
    3. CEUs will not be replaced more than six (6) months after the date of training. For example, you attend training on March 3, 2025. You've lost your CEU, and it's now more than six months later (September 3, 2025). In this situation, DBHR will not be able to replace your CEU.
  12. If my certification is expired, how does that affect my recertification date?
    1. If your Certification expired, the recertification date will reflect the month DBHR receives copies of a minimum of 12 earned CEUs.
  13. How is my recertification date determined?
    1. If your expiration date is September 2025 and DBHR received copies of your earned CEUs in August 2025, your recertification date remains September 2025 to September 2027.
    2. If your recertification has been expired for more than 6 months, your new recertification date (month & year) will be the month and year when DBHR receives a minimum of 12 earned CEUs.
    3. Facilitator has 30 days to submit copies of earned CEUs to DHS.DBHR.RecoveryServices@Illinois.gov for recertification.