Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential.
  

What is a Recovery Coach?

A personal guide and mentor for people seeking  or in recovery. The Recovery Coach helps to remove barriers and obstacles, and links the recovering person to the recovery community.

In May 2013, Idaho began training Recovery Coaches and Recovery Coach trainers. 

What is required to become a Recovery Coach?

• 46 hours of Recovery Coach training, including 16 hours of ethics training
• A willingness to help and serve.
• For more information about becoming a Certified Recovery Coach, go to this website: http://www.ibadcc.org/new_web/certification/crc/crc.shtml
• For more information about becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Coach, go to this website: http://www.ibadcc.org/new_web/certification/cprc/cprc.shtml 

Roles of a Recovery Coach

• Mentor
• Ally
• Role Model
• Motivator
• Problem Solver
• Resource Broker
• Advocate
• Community Organizer

Who can be coached?

Adults and transitional aged youth with a chronic substance use disorder and/or substance use problem.

Expected Outcomes

• Success and quick turn‐around in re‐engaging the individual in treatment and/or recovery support following any episodes of drug or alcohol use or lapses in recovery.
• Decrease in substance use or cessation of returning to use.
• Decreased criminal justice involvement.
• Increased optimism that recovery is possible.
• Increased participation in community activities, natural supports, families.

If you have any questions, contact Holly Walund at Holly.Walund@dhw.idaho.gov or (208) 334-6681.