CRSS
-
Illinois
CRSS
Credential
Study
Guide
Cert
What
is
the
definition
of
recovery?
The
process
in
which
persons
are
able
to
live,
work,
learn,
and
participate
fully
in
their
communities.
How
does
recovery
differ
for
individuals?
For
some,
recovery
is
the
ability
to
live
a
fulfilling
and
productive
life
despite
a
disability .
For
others,
it
implies
the
reduction
or
complete
remission
of
symptoms.
What
is
the
President's
New
Freedom
Commission
on
Mental
Health?
A
commission
formed
in
2003
to
study
the
US
mental
health
service
delivery
system.
Who
was
involved
in
the
President's
New
Freedom
Commission?
Persons
participating
in
mental
health
services,
providers,
family
members,
and
advocates.
What
was
the
purpose
of
the
President's
New
Freedom
Commission?
To
advise
the
President
on
methods
of
improving
the
mental
health
service
delivery
system.
What
role
does
hope
play
in
recovery?
Science
has
shown
that
having
hope
plays
an
integral
role
in
individual's
recovery .
How
does
recovery
impact
the
overall
health
care
system?
Recovery
helps
shape
and
improve
the
overall
health
care
system.
What
is
the
goal
of
recovery? To
enable
individuals
to
live
a
fulfilling
and
productive
life.
What
is
recovery
support?
Non-clinical
assistance
to
facilitate
recovery .
What
is
a
recovery
support
specialist?
Someone
with
lived
experience
who
helps
others
in
recovery .
What
are
recovery
support
services?
Peer-based
services
delivered
by
Recovery
Support
Specialists.
What
does
recovery
from
co-occurring
conditions
consist
of?
Gaining
information,
increasing
self-awareness,
developing
skills,
and
following
a
program
of
change.
What
is
the
goal
of
recovery
from
co-occurring
conditions?
Abstinence
from
substances
and
meaningful
participation
in
life
activities.
Who
provides
recovery
support?
Individuals
with
lived
experience
in
recovery .
What
is
the
role
of
a
recovery
support
specialist?
To
help
others
with
psychiatric
conditions
on
their
recovery
journeys.
How
are
recovery
support
services
delivered?
Through
organizations
and
paid
Recovery
Support
Specialists.
What
is
the
purpose
of
recovery
support?
To
facilitate
the
process
of
recovery . What
is
the
emerging
development
in
human
services?
Recovery
Support
Specialists.
What
is
the
definition
of
recovery
support?
Giving
and
receiving
non-clinical
assistance
for
recovery .
Who
is
a
recovery
support
specialist?
Someone
with
lived
experience
in
mental
health
recovery
who
is
paid
for
their
services.
What
is
the
role
of
Recovery
Support
Specialists?
To
infuse
the
human
service
system
with
hope
and
empowerment.
What
is
the
goal
of
Recovery
Support
Specialists?
To
improve
opportunities
for
individuals
to
live
full
and
productive
lives
in
their
own
communities
and
overcome
once
thought
incurable
conditions.
What
perspectives
do
Recovery
Support
Specialists
represent?
The
perspectives
of
persons
participating
in
human
services.
What
do
Recovery
Support
Specialists
create
opportunities
for?
Persons
to
become
involved
in
the
human
service
system
with
hope
at
its
foundation.
What
is
the
expectation
in
the
human
service
system?
Recovery
-
all
persons
with
mental
illnesses
can
recover
and
participate
fully
in
a
life
in
the
community .
What
is
the
significance
of
having
the
CRSS
credential?
To
play
a
significant
role
in
advancing
the
vision
of
recovery
and
making
a
positive
difference
in
the
lives
of
persons
with
mental
health
and
substance
use
disorder
challenges. What
is
a
system?
A
set
of
parts
working
together
for
a
common
purpose.
What
is
advocacy?
Communicating
effectively
to
get
needs
met.
What
is
systems
advocacy?
Communicating
effectively
within
an
organization
to
meet
the
needs
of
participants.
What
are
some
ways
to
advocate
in
the
human
service
system?
Letters,
face-to-face
meetings,
trainings,
rallies.
What
is
the
role
of
a
person
with
the
CRSS
credential
in
systems
level
advocacy?
Using
appropriate
means
of
communication
for
their
audience.
Why
is
communication
important
in
systems
level
advocacy?
It
is
the
key
to
everything
in
systems
level
advocacy .
What
does
systems
level
advocacy
often
involve?
Changes
that
affect
groups
of
people.
What
is
the
importance
of
being
an
advocate?
To
promote
positive
change
and
support
others.
Why
is
it
important
to
know
your
audience?
To
effectively
communicate
and
tailor
your
message.
What
is
the
significance
of
giving
credit
and
praise?
To
acknowledge
and
motivate
others.
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