Addiction 101 is an introductory overview of how addiction works, covering the basics of what addiction is, why it develops, and how it affects the brain and behavior. It explains the difference between substance use and substance use disorders, highlights common signs of addiction, and outlines key factors such as genetics, environment, and mental health. The focus is on building foundational understanding and reducing stigma, while emphasizing that addiction is a treatable medical condition.
Mental health and wellness training provides foundational knowledge and practical skills to help individuals understand, support, and strengthen emotional well-being. It covers topics such as stress management, resilience, self-care practices, recognizing signs of mental health challenges, and promoting healthy communication. The goal is to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and empower people to create supportive, mentally healthy environments at work, school, and in the community.
The Recovery Coach Academy© is a 30 hour training that has become the gold standard in recovery coach training across the United States and around the world. Designed to prepare individuals to serve as peer recovery coaches, this immersive training equips participants with the core skills needed to guide, mentor, and support people in or seeking recovery from addiction. Whether you are new to the field or already providing peer support services, the Recovery Coach Academy offers a transformative experience that blends practical tools with personal growth.
* MBSACC Approved CEU
** MBSACC and CCAR
Approved CEU

The Recovery Coach Academy© is a 30 hour training that has become the gold standard in recovery coach training across the United States and around the world. Designed to prepare individuals to serve as peer recovery coaches, this immersive training equips participants with the core skills needed to guide, mentor, and support people in or seeking recovery from addiction. Whether you are new to the field or already providing peer support services, the Recovery Coach Academy offers a transformative experience that blends practical tools with personal growth.

Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches is a 16-hour, training that addresses the real-world ethical challenges faced by recovery coaches and peer-based support professionals. As recovery coaching grows into a professional and respected discipline, a deep understanding of ethical guidelines has become more important than ever. This CCAR Training ethics course equips participants with practical skills, a clear ethical framework, and the confidence to navigate complex situations with professionalism and care.

Recovery Coaching in Justice Settings is a 12-hour training designed to prepare peer recovery coaches to work effectively within the criminal justice system. This includes jails, prisons, probation and parole programs, drug courts, and reentry initiatives. As more justice systems across the country recognize the value of peer-based recovery support, the demand for skilled recovery coaches in these settings continues to grow.

The Spirituality for Recovery Coaches course is a 12-hour training designed to help peer recovery coaches understand, explore, and effectively support others in their spiritual development during recovery. This training provides a respectful, inclusive framework to engage in conversations about spirituality-regardless of personal beliefs or faith backgrounds.
At CCAR, we believe that spirituality is a key element of long-term recovery, and this course invites recovery coaches to examine their own values while learning how to guide others in finding meaning, connection, and purpose in their recovery journey.

Adult Mental Health First Aid is a training program designed to equip individuals with the skills to assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis or developing mental health issues.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a training program designed to equip individuals with the skills to support young people experiencing mental health challenges.

Mental health first aid for police officers /fire fighters and EMS involves training that equips them to recognize and respond to mental health crises effectively. This training is crucial for ensuring the safety of both first responder and the public.
Reiki I and II are taught together during a weekend intensive. Both Placements (attunements) are given. All the information and techniques for both levels are covered including:
The class is a combination of lecture, discussion and experience. Practice time includes giving and receiving a complete Reiki treatment using all the hand positions, the self -treatment, practice using all the level II symbols including distant healing, and practice using all the Japanese Reiki Techniques mentioned above.
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Trauma-informed care is an approach used to engage people with histories of trauma. It recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma can play in people’s lives. Trauma-informed criminal justice responses can help to avoid re-traumatizing individuals. This increases safety for all, decreases the chance of an individual returning to criminal behavior, and supports the recovery of justice-involved women and men with serious mental illness. Partnerships across systems can also help link individuals to trauma-informed services and treatment.
