Peer Run Organization (PRO) Accreditation

Peer Run Organizations (PROs) are organizations or programs led by people with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or both. Built on the principles of peer support, empowerment, and recovery, PROs provide welcoming, community-based environments where individuals can find connection, hope, and support from others who have walked similar paths.

Emerging from grassroots recovery and advocacy movements, PROs have become a recognized and essential part of today’s behavioral health system. Their strength lies in lived experience and the belief that recovery is possible for everyone.

The MHAI Recovery Network PRO Accreditation Program recognizes organizations or programs that meet established standards for quality, accountability, and recovery-oriented peer support. Accredited PROs are inclusive of individuals seeking support for mental health concerns, substance use disorders, or co-occurring challenges, ensuring that one recovery experience is never prioritized over another. Instead, accredited organizations embrace recovery and support the whole person through peer-led services, community connection, wellness activities, advocacy, and resource navigation.

By promoting high-quality, peer-driven services, PRO Accreditation strengthens trust, enhances organizational effectiveness, and advances recovery-oriented systems of care throughout Indiana.

Interested in learning more about the accreditation process and eligibility requirements?

Submit a PRO Accreditation Interest Form

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PRO stands for Peer Recovery Organization. Tell us about your organization and what you’d like to learn about PRO Accreditation. We’ll use this information to follow up with relevant guidance and next steps.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

Organization name *

Date completed *

Date

Time

Enter the date you are completing this interest form.

Contact name *

First

Last

Job title or role *

Email *

Phone

City, county, and state served *

Which best describes your organization? *

• Peer recovery organization
• Behavioral health provider
• Community-based nonprofit
• Government or public agency
• Other

Is your organization, or a program within your organization, led by people with lived experience of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or both? *

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

Select the answer that best reflects your organization or the program seeking accreditation.

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Which communities or recovery needs does your organization primarily support? *

• Mental health
• Substance use
• Co-occurring challenges
• Other

Select all that apply.

What would you like to learn about PRO Accreditation? *

• Eligibility
• Accreditation standards
• Application process
• Technical assistance
• Anticipated timeline to achieve accreditation
• Other

Select all that apply.

When are you considering pursuing PRO Accreditation? *

• Within 3 months
• 3–6 months
• 6–12 months
• More than 12 months
• Exploring/no timeline yet

Additional questions or information you would like to share

Preferred contact method *

• Email
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Funder acknowledgement  
The Indiana Peer-Run Organization Accreditation Network (IPROAN) is made possible through the support of the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation’s Behavioral Health grant program that advances innovative, scalable solutions that address physical, behavioral, and social needs through strategic community investment. 

The Mental Health America of Indiana Recovery Network is grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to advance Indiana’s first-of-its-kind accreditation program for Peer Run Organizations.