Author: Katelyn Galvin

Explore the transition from 1099 to W2 employment for Minnesota’s Peer Recovery Specialists in our latest blog. Learn about the benefits and opportunities this change brings to the field.

Explore our comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ friendly SUD resources in Minnesota. Discover specialized treatment centers, support networks, and community meetings that provide inclusive and affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community, empowering individuals on their recovery journey.

Codependency is a term long-used by the recovery community. Learn more about the history of codependency, and how to be aware of the signs.

Codependency is a term long-used by the recovery community. Learn more about the history of codependency, and how to be aware of the signs.

Peer Professionals offer support in many forms – one way they do is through participating in recovery activities alongside clients.

Personal boundaries are critical to overall relationship health, especially for those in addiction recovery. Learn more about how setting boundaries can benefit your life and relationships in recovery.

With over half of individuals experiencing homelessness also having a Substance Use Disorder diagnosis – affordable housing resources are critical within the recovery community.

The Opioid epidemic is devastating our nation, accounting for around 80,411 deaths – learn more about how to recognize OUD and treatment options here.

Remaining professional in a work environment is key to your career success as Peer – learn about what professionalism looks like for Peer Professionals.

Social workers experience burnout at extremely high rates, including Peers – here are some ways you can prevent it

Lifetime burnout rates in the social services industry are a skyrocketing 75% – learn how you can address active burnout as a Peer Professional.

Pride can be a difficult event for many in substance use disorder (SUD) recovery to participate in – here are some ways to celebrate while in recovery.

Mental health resources are not always accessible to individuals with a known diagnosis. Here are some affordable options in Minnesota.

Trauma has a very direct impact on an individual’s overall health, making trauma-informed care critical especially in SUD recovery.

Over half of all individuals with substance use disorder also have a mental health diagnosis, learn about why it’s important in recovery.

People in recovery experience crises at a disproportionate rate, here are some examples of behavioral shifts that can indicate a crisis, as well as interventions to take when a client experiences a crisis scenario.

Opioid overdose rates are at an all-time high. It’s critical that we deploy harm reduction strategies to reduce fatalities – learn more about harm reduction and why it’s important.

Mental health is critical to your overall success in recovery, read about how you can celebrate mental health awareness this May.

Kyros is committed to addressing the massive treatment gap, starting with professionalizing the Peer Provider role.

Working to develop your skills is necessary to grow within your role, here are some ways to can develop professionally as a Peer Provider today.

Over half of individuals in treatment have a co-occurring disorder, here is how SUD and mental health are related.

Still wondering if working as a CPRS is the right fit? We answer some frequently asked questions that can help you decide.

1 in 4 Americans who began using substances before age 18 experience addiction, and it’s critical that youth-specific resources are available to those who need it.

Incorporating mental wellness into your recovery plan is necessary, and learning what healthy coping mechanisms look like is one way you can start.

Knowing how to renew your certification before it expires can keep you working, and contributes to your overall growth as a Peer Provider – here’s how to do it.

Peer Recovery Specialists work on-on-one with individuals in addiction recovery and help them to live full lives, here is how our Peers are changing lives.

Kyros offers reinforcing support, like peer recovery services, to help organizations better serve their clients. We currently offer peer recovery services as a solution for many of our partners – here’s how.

Many states require that after 1-2 years of certification you continue your education and/or renew your certification. Here’s a rundown of what continuing education is, and how you can stay on top of it.

Finding small moments to be grateful for can keep you in the here and the now, truly taking your recovery one step at a time.

As a CPRS you have the opportunity to grow into various professional roles. At Kyros, we assist each individual in finding the right path for them.

MAT is evidence-based and is the recommended course of treatment for opioid addiction. Even though medications like Suboxone can be life saving, there is still a great amount of stigma around MAT. Here are some common myths surrounding Suboxone, and how they contribute to stigma.

Becoming a CPRS is possible for anyone in recovery. A typical workday varies from peer to peer, here is how one of our CPRSs spends a typical day of work.

In order to work as a CPRS you will need proof of former education – here is how to obtain your transcripts, diploma or GED.

Shame is toxic to a healthy recovery, and can be detrimental to your wellbeing. It’s critical to rebuild your sense of self and overcome shame through learning new coping skills.

Talking to a loved one in active addiction can be difficult. It can be helpful to have an idea of how to approach a conversation with compassion while maintaining your boundaries.

Certification is the final step in receiving your entry-level state credential as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). Read some of our helpful tips during the certification process.

Practicing gratitude is a key component of living abundantly in recovery. We dive into a few ways you can grow your gratitude practice now.

Naloxone (Narcan) is a life-saving medication administered when a person is experiencing symptoms of opioid overdose. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses overdose – and it can be administered by anyone.

In recovery, you’ll begin to build a new routine that is conducive to your overall success. As diet is critical to your overall health in recovery, one way you can begin to develop your routine is to build healthy eating habits.

With 40-60% of individuals in recovery experiencing addiction relapse at some point along their journey, it’s important to know how to come back from relapse. This post explores what relapse is, and how you can come back from one.

One of the best ways to guide your recovery is to create a recovery wellness plan. We’re breaking down what a recovery wellness plan is, and how you can start utilizing one in your recovery.

A large part of healthy recovery is recognizing relapse triggers. In this post we outline what kinds of triggers there are, and how you can begin to identify them in your recovery.

Remaining in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a lifelong endeavor. As such, each day requires a renewed commitment to maintain your recovery. No matter how resolved in your recovery you are, encountering triggers is unavoidable.

As a PRS you can work the hours you want, when you want. Learn about how you can work full-time as a PRS.

A crucial piece of your recovery plan is developing a healthy routine that works well for you. Learn about some healthy habits that you can add to your routine.

Successful addiction recovery is dependent on creating a new life that you enjoy, and a huge part of this is having fun. Learn about new ways to enjoy your life in recovery.

A Peer Recovery Specialists walks alongside peers in recovery to help them navigate the obstacles they face throughout their journey.

Substance use disorder impacts almost every person in this country, but is not widely understood. Read on to learn more about what SUD is.

Maintaining your recovery during the holidays is difficult to navigate. We’ve outlined some helpful ways to stay on track this season.

Caring for a loved one that struggles with substance use disorder can extremely painful. Here are 5 ways you can support your loved one.

There is a massive need for more peer recovery specialists in order to serve the millions of Americans with a Substance Use Disorder. Learn more about how to become one and why they are so important.

Celebrating the holidays in recovery can be difficult. Use our holiday resource list for the consistency and support you need this holiday season.