Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Recovery Coach Academy

The next RCA course will be held Fall 2026 – dates to be determined. 

To get more information about the course or to be placed on the waitlist please email [email protected]

The CCAR Recovery Coach Academy is a 30 hour intensive training focused on providing the skills needed to remove barriers and obstacles to recovery and serve as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion for Recovery Coach Academy. CCAR certified Recovery Coach Academy facilitators will be leading the class.

CCAR Recovery Coach Academy participants will be trained to:

  • Describe Recovery Coach role and functions

  • List components, core values and guiding principles of recovery

  • Build skills to enhance relationships

  • Explore many dimensions of recovery and recovery coaching

  • Discover attitudes about self disclosure and sharing your story

  • Understand the stages of recovery

  • Describe the stages of change and applications

  • Increase awareness of culture, power and privilege

  • Address ethical and boundaries issues

  • Experience recovery wellness planning

  • Practice newly acquired skills

To learn more about being a Recovery Coach, please visit https://addictionrecoverytraining.org/.

Interested in signing up for Recovery Coach Academy? Contact us today to get more information!