Become the kind of support you once wished you had.
The Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) is an immersive, evidence-based training that equips you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make a real difference in the lives of others.
This dynamic, 30-hour foundational course was developed by the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) and approved by the New York Certification Board (NYCB). It is the essential first step toward becoming a certified peer professional in New York State and beyond.
Whether you’re pursuing the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) credential, this training lays the groundwork for your career by teaching you how to support others effectively and ethically with compassion.
What You’ll Learn:
Step into your role as a trusted, compassionate peer professional, ready to support others and advance your career.
Apply active listening and motivational techniques to build trust and foster meaningful change.
Respect and support every recovery pathway while keeping the client’s goals and dignity at the center.
Maintain clear professional boundaries and ethics and work effectively within the larger system of care.
Support individuals in creating personalized wellness plans and setting meaningful recovery goals they can own and achieve.
Use your own lived experience appropriately and confidently as a strength in helping others heal
Who This Is For:
Aspiring and new peer professionals
Addiction counselors, therapists, and case managers seeking foundational peer coaching skills
Individuals in long-term recovery looking to serve others
Behavioral health and human services professionals expanding their toolkit
Whether you’re here to start a career, build your confidence, or deepen your understanding of recovery support, this course will equip you with the tools, perspective, and belief in yourself to make a difference.
✅ Meets NYS 30-Hour Core Initial Foundation Training Requirement for CRPA & CARC
✅ On-line, in-person training with Friends of Recovery (FOR-NY) Best Practice Trainers Lisa Ardner and Sandra Rivers.
CONTACT INFORMATION - Email is the PREFERRED method of contact. Contact Email Address: support@apurpose4life.com.
Contact Sandy - sandy@authentictrainings.com or Lisa - lisa@apurpose4life.com
For all CCAR workshops you are required to purchase your Participant Manual on Amazon. Please order your manual immediately! A CCAR Participant Manual is mandatory for this class! You will want to order this ahead of time!
Once you register for this course, you will receive an email with specific instructions as you will need to register in the CCAR Protraxx system before the class start date. You will receive the zoom registration link and the pre-work information once your registration is completed.
Limited and Partial Scholarships are available. Please contact us to apply for a scholarship.
Cost: $650
Become the kind of support you once wished you had.
The Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) is an immersive, evidence-based training that equips you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make a real difference in the lives of others.
This dynamic, 30-hour foundational course was developed by the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) and approved by the New York Certification Board (NYCB). It is the essential first step toward becoming a certified peer professional in New York State and beyond.
Whether you’re pursuing the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) credential, this training lays the groundwork for your career by teaching you how to support others effectively and ethically with compassion.
What You’ll Learn:
Step into your role as a trusted, compassionate peer professional, ready to support others and advance your career.
Apply active listening and motivational techniques to build trust and foster meaningful change.
Respect and support every recovery pathway while keeping the client’s goals and dignity at the center.
Maintain clear professional boundaries and ethics and work effectively within the larger system of care.
Support individuals in creating personalized wellness plans and setting meaningful recovery goals they can own and achieve.
Use your own lived experience appropriately and confidently as a strength in helping others heal
Who This Is For:
Aspiring and new peer professionals
Addiction counselors, therapists, and case managers seeking foundational peer coaching skills
Individuals in long-term recovery looking to serve others
Behavioral health and human services professionals expanding their toolkit
Whether you’re here to start a career, build your confidence, or deepen your understanding of recovery support, this course will equip you with the tools, perspective, and belief in yourself to make a difference.
✅ Meets NYS 30-Hour Core Initial Foundation Training Requirement for CRPA & CARC
✅ On-line, in-person training with Friends of Recovery (FOR-NY) Best Practice Trainers Lisa Ardner and Sandra Rivers.
CONTACT INFORMATION - Email is the PREFERRED method of contact. Contact Email Address: support@apurpose4life.com.
Contact Sandy - sandy@authentictrainings.com or Lisa - lisa@apurpose4life.com
For all CCAR workshops you are required to purchase your Participant Manual on Amazon. Please order your manual immediately! A CCAR Participant Manual is mandatory for this class! You will want to order this ahead of time!
Once you register for this course, you will receive an email with specific instructions as you will need to register in the CCAR Protraxx system before the class start date. You will receive the zoom registration link and the pre-work information once your registration is completed.
Limited and Partial Scholarships are available. Please contact us to apply for a scholarship.
Cost: $650
