CCAR Recovery Coach Academy

The Recovery Coach Academy© is CCAR’s signature  training that has become the gold standard in recovery coach training across the United States and around the world. Designed to prepare individuals to serve as peer recovery coaches, this immersive training equips participants with the core skills needed to guide, mentor, and support people in or seeking recovery from addiction. Whether you are new to the field or already providing peer support services, the Recovery Coach Academy offers a transformative experience that blends practical tools with personal growth.

What to Expect from the Recovery Coach Academy

This 30-hour intensive recovery coach training is held over five consecutive days and is facilitated in a retreat-like setting-either virtually or in person. The training is rooted in CCAR’s “Art and Science of Recovery Coaching” approach and emphasizes relationship-building, communication, ethics, and recovery planning. By the end of the training, participants are empowered with the tools to become effective recovery coaches in a variety of settings, including recovery community organizations, treatment centers, emergency departments, and justice systems.

What You Will Learn:

• The role and responsibilities of a Recovery Coach
• Core values and guiding principles of recovery
• Strategies to build trust and enhance communication
• Understanding multiple pathways of recovery
• Appropriate use of self-disclosure and storytelling
• Stages of recovery and stages of change
• Cultural awareness, power dynamics, and privilege
• Ethical issues and boundary management
• How to develop and implement a recovery wellness plan