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Peer Recovery Coaching
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Recovery Coaching
NMSAS Peer Recovery Support Services
We recruit & train Peer Recovery Coaches and provide free volunteer peer recovery coaching to anyone who wants help overcoming barriers to any recovery lifestyle.
Who are we?
We started asking people in recovery what they needed and formed an evolving mission to support recovery efforts of individuals in recovery as they define it.
What is a Recovery Coach?
Peer Recovery Coaches walk side by side with individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders. They help people to create their own recovery plans and develop their own recovery pathways. Coaches undergo a background check, receive 46 hours of training, have various lived experience, receive ongoing educational opportunities, and are volunteers. Recovery Coaches are truth-tellers, advocates, resource brokers and much more.
For Coaches
Upcoming Events
Recovery Webinar: The Road from STIGMA-Mapping a Way Out
November 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
CCAR Recovery Coach BASICS
November 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
CCAR Recovery Coaching & Professionalism
December 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
12 Step Meetings
Find a meeting near you where you can get the support for your recovery path.
Helpful Hotlines
In need of a therapist or other more urgent services? Here you will find a list of helpful places to call.
Online Meetings
No time to travel to a meeting in person? No problem! We have links to many different meetings you can attend online.
Other
From blogposts to other organizations providing thought leadership. All links are recovery related.
Community Resources
Here you will find links to other resources that will help you and family members get the specific help you need. Most of these resources serve northern (lower peninsula) Michigan. They include treatment centers, outpatient programs, advocacy, hotlines, and much more.
From Our Blog
Latest News
Changes in Peer Support Services for 2025!
Opening the Recovery Tent: Changes in Peer Support Services for 2025! Embracing change is essential for any organization looking to thrive. Starting something new—whether it's launching a project or shifting strategy—sparks innovation, bringing fresh ideas and...
Words Matter
Substance use disorder (SUD) affects millions of lives, weaving its impact through individuals, families, and entire communities. Yet, despite the prevalence of this struggle, the stigma surrounding addiction continues to deepen the divide between those in recovery and the society around them. It is a stigma that isolates, shames, and perpetuates cycles of silence. But this narrative can change, and it starts with language.
The Essential Qualities of a Great Recovery Coach
In the world of recovery, having the right support can make all the difference. Whether you’re overcoming addiction, mental health challenges, or navigating other significant life changes, a recovery coach can be a beacon of hope and guidance.
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Become a Coach
Recovery coaches are advocates, community organizers, problem solvers and honor the many pathways of recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. We provide (free) trainings and opportunities to support recovery coaches.
