The Prevention Certification Board of
New Hampshire
What is the Prevention Certification Board of New Hampshire?
The Prevention Certification Board of NH is an all-volunteer board with the important role of providing oversight for the process of certifying individuals as Prevention Specialists in the state of New Hampshire through IC&RC credentialing. The board has the responsibility of reviewing and approving Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Certified Prevention Specialists for various types of events (workshops, webinars, trainings, conferences, etc.).
Barbara Crouse is our 2025 CPS of the Year!
Barbara is the longest serving Student Assistance Program Coordinator in NH and a passionate and steadfast advocate for prevention services in NH. Anyone who has met her would describe her as passionate, warm, and protective of the students in her care. Student Assistance Programs have been her life’s work and legacy.
Throughout her career, Barbara’s passion for the work has never wavered. When Barbara commits to a school and larger community she dives in headfirst without hesitation, doing everything in her power to support students, their families, and staff.
Barbara is always willing to go the extra mile for the students she works with and her “can do” attitude inspires all of us who get the privilege to work with her.
Join us for our 2025 Annual Celebration
Join the Prevention Certification Board of NH on Thursday, June 12th from 10:00am – 12:00pm at the Fox Chapel Conference Room in the Main Building at 105 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301 to celebrate the 2025 CPS of the Year winner! Refreshments will be provided while we present the 2025 award. RSVP today!
Visit the Prevention Certification Board of NH Virtual Office Hours
The Prevention Certification Board of NH holds regular office hours on the first Friday of each month from 11:30am -12:30pm. The office hours will take place via Zoom and can be accessed using the link below. Come meet the Board and get all your questions about CPS certification answered!
Join the PCBNH Virtual Office Hours
The dates of the 2025 office hours are as follows:
– January 3rd
– February 7th
– March 7th
– April 4th
– May 2nd
– June 6th
– July – NO OFFICE HOURS
– August 1st
– September 5th
– October 3rd
– November 7th
– December 5th
An Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist certification is now offered by the Prevention Certification Board of NH
The Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist credential is for those currently certified as Prevention Specialists (CPS) in NH and are seeking a more advanced certification that involves a focus on organizational leadership and management skills. There are two levels, for those who currently hold the CPS and are initially seeking the advanced credential, and for those who already have the advanced credential (ACPS) and are seeking recertification of their ACPS.
To Contact the Prevention Certification Board of NH:
Hannah Owen, Board Administrator
The Prevention Certification Board of NH
c/o JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
501 South St, 2nd Floor
Bow, NH 03304
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