Recovery Coach Academy
Welcome to Our Recovery Coach Academy
Through our partnership with the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), Recovery Cafe of Clark County offers nationally recognized training programs designed to empower individuals to guide, mentor, and support those navigating recovery from substance use, mental health, or physical health challenges. Our Recovery Coach Academy equips participants with the skills to foster lasting change through peer-to-peer support, available both in-person and virtually for accessibility.
What is a Recovery Coach?
A Recovery Coach is a trained individual in sustained recovery who helps others overcome barriers to recovery from addiction, mental health, or physical health issues. They serve as mentors, offering guidance and support while staying focused on recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction, distinct from other peer roles.
Recovery Coaches:
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Ask empowering questions to help individuals make life-improving decisions.
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Assist in creating Recovery Wellness Plans to support progress.
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Encourage all pathways to recovery.
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Support positive change to prevent relapse and build community connections.
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Help individuals achieve life goals disrupted by addiction, homelessness, or mental health challenges.
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Provide encouragement and celebrate milestones.
Our CCAR Training Programs
CCAR Recovery Coach Academy (30 hours, 30 CEUs)
This 5-day intensive training equips participants with the skills to mentor and support individuals in long-term recovery from addiction. Participants will:
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Define the roles and functions of a recovery coach.
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Explore core values, guiding principles, and stages of recovery.
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Build skills to strengthen relationships and practice recovery wellness planning.
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Understand cultural awareness, power, privilege, and ethical boundaries.
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Practice hands-on coaching techniques.
CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches (16 hours, 16 CEUs)
This 2-day training focuses on the unique ethical responsibilities of recovery coaches. Participants will:
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Understand the importance of ethics in recovery coaching.
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Learn to “stay in your lane” while supporting others.
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Develop guidelines for ethical decision-making.
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Apply ethical principles to real-world coaching scenarios.
CCAR Recovery Coaching and Professionalism (12 hours, 12 CEUs)
This 2-day training prepares coaches for professional settings like hospitals or treatment centers. Participants will:
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Define professionalism in recovery coaching.
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Develop key characteristics of a professional coach.
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Understand personal accountability and boundaries in large systems.
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Practice skills to maintain professional standards.
CCAR Recovery Coaching Basics (6 hours, 6 CEUs)
This 1-day training introduces the recovery process and the role of a recovery coach. Participants will:
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Gain fluency in recovery language.
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Learn key skills to support and advocate for recovery.
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Build a community to advance recovery recognition and support.
Why Train with Us?
Recovery coaches are increasingly vital in community settings, from healthcare to treatment facilities. Our CCAR-accredited trainings prepare you to meet this demand with professional skills and a compassionate approach. Whether you’re starting your journey or enhancing your expertise, our programs offer practical tools to make a difference.
Join Our Next Training
Ready to become a certified recovery coach? Registration is required for all sessions, offered both in-person and virtually. View our 2025 training schedule or contact us to learn more.
For inquiries, email pvillanueva@recoverycafecc.org
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