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Recovery Coaches are truth-tellers, advocates, resource brokers and much more.
Coaches undergo a background check, receive over 40 hours of FREE training, have lived experience, receive ongoing educational opportunities, and are volunteers.

Coach services are confidential, self-directed, strengths-based, empowerment focused and honor all recovery pathways.

 

Multiple Pathways

Self Management And Recovery Tools

SMART Recovery is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered biblically based program of recovery for all of those dealing with life's struggles. It is made up of regular folks like you and me, who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from and celebrating God's healing of life's hurts, habits and hang-ups.

Wellbriety

Wellbriety is a movement which seeks to break the cycle of hurt caused by alcoholism with an emphasis on Native spiritual traditions. Their mission is to disseminate culturally based principles, values, and teachings to support healthy community development and servant leadership, and to support healing from alcohol, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and intergenerational trauma.

Refuge Recovery

Refuge Recovery is a mindfulness-based addiction recovery community that practices and utilizes Buddhist philosophy as the foundation of the recovery process. Drawing inspiration from the core teachings of the Four Noble Truths, emphasis is placed on both knowledge and empathy as a means for overcoming addiction and its causes.

Pagans In Recovery (PIR)

Pagans In Recovery (PIR) is the phrase which is frequently used to describe the collective efforts of Neopagans to achieve abstinence or the remission of compulsive/addictive behaviors through twelve-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Al-Anon/Alateen, etc.

Recovery Dharma

Recovery Dharma is a peer-led, grass-roots, democratically-structured organization. Our mission is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles.

For a more complete list to consider, please see the Multiple Pathways of Recovery Guide

Testimonials

Peer Recovery Coaches

Natasha S.

NMSAS has played a crucial role in guiding my journey with their unwavering support, guidance, and compassion, all of which have been vital in my life and path to recovery. The dedication and empathy demonstrated by the NMSAS team have profoundly influenced my personal development and wellness, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute as a recovery coach. Their influence remains a beacon of hope and inspiration, motivating me to aid others just as the NMSAS team has assisted and continues to support me.

John A

I had just gotten out of prison and was scared that I wasn’t seated in my recovery as I wanted to be. I was given a flyer with youpickrecovery.org on it. Interested I went to the website and filled out the strangest application ever. I mean where else can I say I have 28 years experience. Well now I have just passed my 2 year and thanks to the fulfillment of being a Volunteer my recovery is strong.

June S.

I graduated from the second every training NMSAS hosted. Tom McCale was our Coordinator. We had no idea if our training would take off. Wow it took off in time! Look at how far it’s gone! I’ve gained a lot of knowledge through NMSAS.

Start Your Journey Here

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Peer Recovery Coach, NMSAS can help you with the process. Please tell us about yourself.

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Next steps after submitting your inquiry

1. You will be contacted by a representative of NMSAS through either your email or your phone (if given).

2. This email will contain a link to follow to set up an interview with our program coordinator to discuss next steps.

3. During this interview you will complete the BARC-10 survey (Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital for Drug & Alcohol Use Disorder).

4. Be scheduled for the next available Recovery Coach Academy.