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PSR/RPS Canada

We exist to support YOU to be the best practitioner you can be,

because we believe the message of recovery changes people’s lives.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Resources

Articles and webinars that support the growth and development of PSR in Canada.

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Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Practitioner

Show up as the leader you are in the movement towards

recovery-oriented services in Canada

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PSR/RPS Canada Membership

Membership is an amazing way to stay in touch

with advances in cutting edge recovery-oriented practices!

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What is PSR/RPS Canada?

PSR Canada is a professional organization that provides the competencies for a Community of Practice for individuals and organizations dedicated to the principles,  values  and delivery of recovery oriented services.   We share learnings from others' endeavours, sponsor educational webinars and meetings, and promote local involvement and support for members through geographical chapters across Canada.

Since 2013, the organization has maintained a Competencies of Practice for Canadian Recovery Oriented Psychosocial Rehabilitation Practitioners.  This document is compiled through the Scientific Committee of the organization using evidenced based and promising practices.  Many of the members of the scientific committee are post secondary educators and by combining their knowledge base, they provide the information that demonstrates how recovery is successful using the tools of psychosocial rehabilitation. 

A national certification program is available for people who want to demonstrate their skills in practising recovery oriented services, Certified PSR Recovery Recovery Practitioner, CPRRP.  A list of current practitioners is can be seen here.  

Using the Competency document and the Mental Health Commission of Canada's  Guidelines for Recovery Oriented Practice, applicants for the CPRRP demonstrate through a paper of 1000 - 1250 of words their familiarity with the recovery and how to practice it.  An exam is not used as we focus on the candidate's ability and competency to use psychosocial rehabilitation models in their daily lives.   

RECOVERY is NOT a model!   It is an individual's wellness journey. 

Latest News and Events

Coming to Vancouver BC in the fall of 2025: XV World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation PSR Canada Recovery Conference

DATE: 9 a.m. Sunday September 28, 2025. 

TIME: 12 p.m. Tuesday September 30, 2025 

SITE: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre 1000 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia

Watch for more details, RFP's and a 'Save-The-Date' coming soon.

"Are you a mental-health practitioner looking to upgrade your skills? The Graduate Diploma in Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) is a one-year, part-time program that will prepare you for the challenging and rewarding field of recovery-based mental health services. This is the only program of its kind in Western Canada."  See link below for more information

 

PSR/RPS Practice Competencies

PSR PRACTICE COMPETENCIES 

 

PSR/RPS Canada Supports Recovery

Psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) promotes resilience, personal recovery, full community integration, and a sense of purpose and meaning for those living with any mental health condition and/or addiction issue.

PSR supports practitioners and organizations to provide recovery-oriented services.

PSR/RPS Canada is a registered charity. 

PSR provides tools to support the journey. Recovery is the personal journey.
 

PSR/RPS Canada Supports diversity and acknowledges racism, injustice, violence and privilege

The tenets of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery are built upon hope, belonging and embracing diversity. As an organization, we come together as a community to collectively support each other and acknowledge the issue of racism, injustice, violence and privilege that remain prevalent in our world today. We also acknowledge that discrimination and stigmatization are issues that people with lived experience regularly experience.

Let’s make a difference and act on developing a more hopeful, just and inclusive future for all Canadians

We offer the quotation below that may serve as a springboard for reflection and action

We ask that each of us to make one simple positive difference to promote a sense of empowerment, hope, and inclusion within our local communities. Your actions matter. 

“No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background or his religion. People learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” –Nelson Mandela

A sampling of ideas:

  • Express compassion to someone I know who is impacted by racism
  • Talk with my family
  • Take a form of political action
  • Speak up when I hear a prejudice comment
  • Donate to a charity promoting human rights
  • Become more informed through reading, taking a course and watching documentaries 

Certification for Practitioners

Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Recovery Practitioner
 

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Individual and Organization Memberships

Membership is an amazing way to stay in touch with advances in cutting edge Recovery-Oriented practices.

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Professional Development Resources

Further your education with our library of articles and archived webinars.
 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PSR CANADA

The work of PSR Canada is done by volunteers

PSR Canada is a professional community of practice that supports recovery-oriented practices in mental health and substance use.. We keep memberships very affordable to advance recovery throughout our system.   If you use our resources, we ask that you consider purchasing a membership.  This revenue is our only source of funding.   Without your support, the work of compiling webinars, renewing our Canadian Competencies and linking recovery practitioners across the country will stop.  Your fees pay for the infrastructure of this organization.  People power does the rest!