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CCAR Training is the global leader in Recovery Coach education. What began in Connecticut soon spread nationwide and around the world.

We empower recovery coaches worldwide through the Recovery Coach Academy©, advanced courses, and the Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) and Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator (RCPF). The Story of CCAR Training

The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) became a global leader in recovery coach training from one powerful question:
How can we better support people seeking help at our Recovery Community Centers? The Birth of the Recovery Coach Academy®

In 2009, that question led to the creation of CCAR’s flagship program—the Recovery Coach Academy®. Designed to equip volunteers with the skills to support individuals in recovery, it quickly proved transformative. Participants left empowered, connected, and inspired to walk beside others with empathy, respect, and hope. The model wasn’t just effective—it was revolutionary. Expanding Access

To meet demand, CCAR launched the Training of Trainers (TOT) program, allowing organizations to bring Recovery Coach Academy to their own communities. This expansion marked a new vision: professionalizing recovery coaching and maintaining its integrity across all systems of care. Setting the Standard

By 2012, as Connecticut explored a state-level Certified Addiction Recovery Coach credential, CCAR helped define the foundational competencies of recovery coaching—known as the CCAR Three-Legged Stool:

Listen actively

Ask good questions

Manage your own stuff

These pillars uphold the seat of the stool: treat each person as their own best resource. A Comprehensive Approach

Recognizing that one training alone doesn’t make a coach, CCAR developed eight advanced courses covering ethics, boundaries, and specialized peer support in clinical, correctional, and youth settings. Together, they form a complete professional development pathway for recovery coaches. Global Impact

To date, CCAR has trained more than 110,000 recovery coaches, facilitators, and trainers across the U.S., tribal nations, and internationally. Its model is now the gold standard for peer support in recovery centers, hospitals, courts, and behavioral health systems. Today, CCAR stands as a global force for change—redefining peer support, uplifting recovery voices, and setting the benchmark for recovery coach training rooted in compassion, integrity, and skill. And we’re just getting started.

04/06/2026

CCAR Training is here to remind you this Motivational Monday that recovery and coaching are rooted in one simple truth… you deserve love, safety, and peace in your life.

Recovery coaching creates space for healing, growth, and connection—where your voice is heard, your goals matter, and your journey is honored every step of the way.

No matter where you are today, you are worthy of support, compassion, and a life that feels safe and fulfilling. 💙

04/01/2026

New Webinar Alert 💛

Supporting pregnant & postpartum people in recovery requires compassion, understanding, and the right tools.

Join CCAR Training for:
Recovery Coaching Pregnant & Postpartum People with Michelle Kavouras

This session will explore how recovery coaches can support individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and recovery—meeting people where they are with care, dignity, and strength. 🌱

🗓 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST

Free for everyone to attend via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85779094789?pwd=WXZIelNvODRlUVc1V3dZb1l0Z044dz09
Meeting ID: 857 7909 4789
Passcode: 355268

Need CEUs? Register through ProTraxx:
https://catalog.protraxx.com/ClassDetails/445563?CustomerId=245

We hope to see you there 💻

03/31/2026

This is us… waiting for you 💛

Before every training starts, you’ll find our team right here—smiling, laughing, and genuinely excited to welcome each and every one of you into the space.

Because at CCAR Training, it’s not just about learning—it’s about connection, community, and showing up together in recovery. 🌱

We can’t wait to see your face in the next training.

Upcoming April trainings:
• Recovery Coach Academy © (April 6–10)
• Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches © (April 13–15)
• Recovery Coaching and Professionalism © (April 16–17)
• Coachervision – Recovery Coaching Supervision © (April 20–21)
• Recovery Coaching in Justice Settings © (April 23–24)
• Spirituality and Recovery Coaching © (April 27–28)

All trainings: 10 AM – 2 PM EST

Join us 💻

03/30/2026

Motivational Monday 💛

“I acknowledge my pain—but it does not define me.”

A powerful reminder from Celine Dieppa, RCP, RCPF.

In recovery, we don’t deny our past—we honor it, learn from it, and choose to keep moving forward. Pain may be part of the journey, but it is not the destination.

At CCAR Training, we believe in the strength of lived experience, the power of peer support, and the truth that recovery is always possible. 🌱

03/27/2026

Happy Birthday, Michael! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating Michael Serrano, RCP, RCPF, our incredible Facilitator Development Manager at CCAR Training.

Michael brings authenticity, insight, and intention into every space he’s part of—supporting recovery coaches and facilitators to grow, lead, and show up fully in their work. And if you’ve spent any time with him, you already know… his freestyle skills are just as impactful as his facilitation.

We’re grateful for the energy, creativity, and leadership you bring to this community every day.

Wishing you a year ahead filled with continued growth, purpose, and maybe a few more freestyles 🎤

A little freestyle for Michael from the CCAR Training Team:

From coaching to the stage, yeah you lead with heart,
Building up the field, helping others play their part,
With a mic or a message, you deliver with flow,
CCAR stays rising everywhere you go.

03/26/2026

Why do we do this work?

“The reason I want to help people in recovery is to show them it’s possible—and that it’s teachable.”

In this video, Celine Dieppa, RCP, RCPF shares what drives her passion for recovery coaching and facilitation. From her early days as an Emergency Department Recovery Coach to her role today, Celine continues to lead with lived experience, heart, and a deep commitment to the mission.

For her, being part of CCAR Training means staying connected—to recovery, to strong values, and to the work she loves most: helping others grow.

If you’ve ever felt called to make a difference, to support others in recovery, and to be part of a community that truly lives its mission—this is your invitation.

Join us. Grow with us. Be part of the recovery movement. Learn More: https://addictionrecoverytraining.org/

03/25/2026

Join CCAR Training for Recovery Coaching for Pregnant & Postpartum People, led by Michelle Kavouras.

This webinar explores trauma-informed, person-centered approaches to supporting individuals through pregnancy and early parenthood in recovery.

Wednesday, April 29
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST

Free to attend via Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85779094789pwd=WXZIelNvODRlUVc1V3dZb1l0Z044dz09
Meeting ID: 857 7909 4789
Passcode: 355268

CEUs available for $30 through ProTraxx registration.
Register Today for CEUs through ProTraxx.
https://catalog.protraxx.com/ClassDetails/445563?CustomerId=245

03/24/2026

RCP Question of the Week 💬 (en Español)

Our team member Danny Vázquez, Participant Coordinator at CCAR Training, brings this week’s question to our Spanish-speaking recovery coaches.

If someone you’re working with in recovery asks you for money to take the bus—what do you do?

As recovery coaches, we often navigate situations that require both compassion and strong ethical boundaries. These moments are where our values and training come into practice.

👉 What are your ethical considerations in this situation?

Comparte tus pensamientos en los comentarios. Queremos escuchar de nuestra comunidad.

03/23/2026

Motivation Monday: Staying Open to Growth & Opportunity

“I am open and receptive to new avenues of income. I now receive support from expected and unexpected sources. I am an unlimited being, accepting from an unlimited source in unlimited ways. I am blessed beyond my wildest dreams.”

In recovery and recovery coaching, we talk about staying open—open to growth, to support, and to opportunities that may not look the way we expected. Whether it’s financial stability, meaningful work, or new pathways forward, recovery reminds us that change is possible and that we don’t have to limit what we’re able to receive.

03/20/2026

🌱 The first day of spring reminds us that growth is always possible.

Recovery coaching is expanding fast, and coaches are now working in more settings than ever before. But with that growth comes a challenge: many coaches are supervised by people who may not fully understand the unique role of recovery coaching.

Traditional supervision models often don’t always align with the values, ethics, and lived-experience foundation of recovery coaching.

That’s why Coachervision by CCAR (Center for Addiction Recovery Training) exists. 🌼

Coachervision offers supervision and support designed specifically for recovery coaches, grounded in recovery principles, reflective practice, and real-world coaching experience.

🌿 Next Coachervision Session:
📅 April 20–21

✨ Ready to grow your coaching practice this spring? Register today. https://catalog.protraxx.com/ClassDetails/444848?CustomerId=245

03/19/2026

RCP Interview Practice Question of the Week with Katrina! 🎤

Your recoveree comes to you and says they’ve been journaling a lot and want to know… does this count as recovery? ✍️

What’s your response? 🤔

As recovery coaches, we know that recovery can look different for everyone. Journaling can be a powerful tool for reflection, self-awareness, and growth—but how we respond as a coach matters.

Drop your thoughts below! How would you respond in this moment while honoring multiple pathways of recovery and keeping the recoveree at the center of their own journey? 💬

03/18/2026

Today we’re sharing a powerful piece of poetry from our own Travis Caouette, RCP, RCPF. ✨

Travis serves as the Virtual Production Team Manager for CCAR Training, bringing compassion, patience, and lived experience in mental health recovery to every training we host. Whether he’s supporting participants behind the scenes or helping new coaches feel comfortable in a virtual space, Travis leads with heart.

His journey of healing also shows up through his creative outlets—poetry, music, and design—and this piece reflects the resilience, reflection, and courage that recovery can inspire. 🌱

Thank you, Travis, for sharing your voice and reminding us that even after life twists and bruises us, spring still comes.

We are grateful you are here. 💙

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Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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http://addictionrecoverytraining.org/

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