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30HR CCAR Recovery Coach Academy
Build the foundational skills to support recovery through connection, choice, advocacy, and person-driven practice.
Training Details
Training Length:
30Hrs
Cost:
$550
Time:
4:00 AM
11:00 AM
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CE / Approval Info
Intitial CRPA & CARC Certification
About This Training
This 30-hour foundational training, developed by the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), is approved by the New York Certification Board (NYCB) and serves as the essential first step toward peer certification in New York State. The Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) equips individuals with the core competencies required to become effective recovery coaches, empowering them to guide and support others in initiating and sustaining recovery from addiction. Participants will develop practical skills in active listening, ethical decision-making, motivational interviewing, and supporting all pathways to recovery. Completion of this course fulfills the 30-hour core training requirement for those pursuing the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) credentials.
Learning Objectives
Define the role, responsibilities, and boundaries of a recovery coach.
Apply core peer recovery values and person-centered principles.
Use effective communication, active listening, and trust-building strategies.
Support multiple pathways to recovery and different stages of change.
Use lived experience and self-disclosure intentionally and ethically.
Practice cultural humility and recognize power and privilege in peer relationships.
Navigate ethical dilemmas and maintain healthy professional boundaries.
Support peers in developing individualized recovery and wellness plans.