CCAR's Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) is a 5-day (30-hour) NYCB-approved Peer/Recovery Coach certificate course, considered to be the gold standard for Recovery Coaching and Peer Support. This workshop offers an innovative approach to helping people heal from the devastating effects of addiction, whether they are currently seeking recovery, in early recovery, or looking to deepen and sustain their recovery.

Suppose you are considering a career as a Recovery Coach or Peer Advocate, or you simply want to learn more effective methods for supporting people through their recovery process. In that case, this workshop will enlighten and inspire you! Recovery Coaches play a vital role in the addiction treatment and aftercare continuum of care and many more Peer Coaches are needed to support the growth of community-based recovery resources.

 Learning Objectives:

• 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

This RCU Virtual Training is approved by NYCB for CRPA and CARC initial Certification. 

“This training has been an eye-opener filled with skills, knowledge, experience, and love. The biggest takeaway is to appreciate the person in front of you, because you never know the journey they’re on. The facilitator’s were a constant, helpful reminder of that message and did an amazing job keeping us focused and on track with the topics at hand. I truly appreciate it.”

— Mordi K., Nov 2025