Recovery Coach Training
What is Recovery Coaching?
Recovery Coaching is an innovative peer mentoring program designed to empower individuals at every stage of their journey toward recovery from substance use disorder. Our trained Recovery Coaches serve as personal guides and mentors, helping you navigate through the obstacles and barriers that may arise along the way.
Recovery Coaches are compassionate individuals who have a vested interest in promoting recovery and supporting others. Whether they are individuals in established recovery, friends or family members of someone in recovery, or passionate allies, our Recovery Coaches are here to make a difference.
It's important to note that our coaches do not provide clinical services or medical treatment for substance use disorder. Instead, they offer invaluable guidance and support to help you overcome challenges and achieve sustainable recovery.
Becoming a Recovery Coach
Are you interested in making a positive impact in your community? You can train with us to become a Recovery Coach through our comprehensive 30-hour Recovery Coach Academy. This training program, developed by Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become an effective coach. Healthy Acadia’s CCAR-certified trainers, Denise Black and Terri Woodruff, are experienced in delivering various CCAR training courses.
Thanks to the generous funding support from the Office of Behavioral Health, we are thrilled to offer CCAR training courses free of charge to residents of Maine.
Join Our Community of Recovery Coaches
As a Recovery Coach, you will play a vital role in removing barriers, building recovery capital, connecting individuals with recovery support services, and fostering hope, optimism, and healthy living at every stage of recovery. The Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching, facilitated by Healthy Acadia, provides a diverse range of training opportunities for those interested in serving as Recovery Coaches in their communities.
We offer volunteer opportunities through our Community Recovery Coaching program, as well as paid internships through Maine Recovery Core. Our dedicated Recovery Coaches are currently serving at host sites in ten counties across northern and eastern Maine.
Take the first step on this rewarding journey by joining us as we help individuals rebuild their lives.
Are you interested in helping others in your community as they navigate along their road to recovery? Recovery Coaches help to remove barriers; build recovery capital; connect people with recovery support services; and encourage hope, optimism, and healthy living for people at every stage of recovery.
Healthy Acadia's Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching offers a full schedule of training opportunities for those interested in serving as Recovery Coaches in host communities. We have volunteer opportunities available through our Community Recovery Coaching program, as well as paid internships through Maine Recovery Core. Our Recovery Coaches are serving at host sites across ten Maine counties.
2025-2026 Recovery Coach Academy Class Offerings
Recovery Coach Academy
CCAR RCA is a 5-day intensive training, providing individuals with the skills needed to guide and support anyone who would like to enter into, or sustain recovery from an addiction to alcohol and or other drugs. Registration link: Click for class dates and to register for RCA
Recovery Coaching Basics
Based on CCAR’s flagship training the RCA, this 1-day training delivers a more basic, introductory version of Recovery Coaching for those who want a general understanding of the recovery process. Registration link: Click here for class dates and to register for RC Basics
Recovery Coaching in the ED
CCAR 2-day training focused on the role of a recovery coach in the Emergency Department. The need for skilled coaches who can work in that setting is growing exponentially. This course will prepare participants for that rewarding and challenging role (RCA is a prerequisite for this training). Registration link: Click here for class dates and to register for RC in the ED
Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaching
CCAR 3-day training that focuses on the ethical challenges Recovery Coaches face, while providing a framework for creating good boundaries. (RCA is a prerequisite for this training). Registration link: Click here for class dates and to register for Ethics
CoacherVision
CCAR 2-day training based on the concept of “coaches coaching coaches.” This training will provide participants with an understanding of how to best support coaches day- to-day, and how develop coaches for long-term success. Registration link: Click here for class dates and to register for CoacherVision
Recovery Coaching and Professionalism
CCAR 2-day training that provides an overview of the professional characteristics needed for success, while exploring the art and science of recovery coaching. Registration link: Click here for class dates and to register for RC & Professionalism
Spirituality for Recovery Coaches
CCAR 2-day training will help you explore your own beliefs and values as it comes to spirituality. It will provide you with the tools and resources needed as a recovery coach so you can speak about spirituality in a way that is accepting of others. Registration link: Click here for class dates and to register for Spirituality
Recovery Coaching in the Justice Setting
CCAR 2-day training designed for Recovery Coaches working in Justice Settings. People who have faced jail time, incarceration, or any involvement within these settings have multiple barriers to overcome. Recovery coaches can assist in navigating those barriers while providing support in their recovery journey. Registration link: Click here for class dates and to register for RC in the Justice Setting
Recovery Coach Academy for Young People (New for 2025!)
CCAR RCAYP was developed to enhance the skills of those supporting young people. The course will provide you with the knowledge and skill necessary to guide and mentor others through their own recovery process and is open to everyone. Registration link: Click for class dates and to register for RCA for Young People
For more information about Recovery Coach Academy classes, please contact:
Denise Black at denise@healthyacadia.org or (207) 412-2288 Ext. 402
Terri Woodruff at terri@healthyacadia.org or (207) 255-3741 Ext. 106
Updated February 17, 2025.