Center for Addiction Recovery Training

Center for Addiction Recovery Training 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.

04/13/2026

Motivational Monday with Celine Dieppa

This week, Celine Dieppa from CCAR Training reminds us of something simple, but not always easy:

Fall in love with being present. 💭

In recovery — and in life — staying present can feel really hard, especially when stress, fear, or uncertainty show up. Our minds want to jump ahead or go backward. That’s human.

But presence is where change happens. ✨

Celine encourages us to slow down and ask ourselves:
What am I feeling right now?
What do I need in this moment?

Being present can bring up a mix of emotions — peace, discomfort, clarity, even gratitude. All of it is part of the process.

As coaches and as people in recovery, learning to sit in the moment without running from it is powerful. It’s how we build awareness, connection, and trust in ourselves.

Take a breath today. Come back to right now. 🧘‍♀️

What does being present look like for you today?

✨ Participant Spotlight: Sean Weir ✨From the Royal Air Force and Fire Services in both the UK and U.S. to recovery coach...
04/10/2026

✨ Participant Spotlight: Sean Weir ✨

From the Royal Air Force and Fire Services in both the UK and U.S. to recovery coaching and wellness—Sean’s journey is rooted in service, growth, and lifelong learning.

Through CCAR Training, Sean strengthened his coaching practice, connected with peers across the globe, and expanded his impact—now contributing to leadership spaces and recovery systems change.

His perspective says it best:
Education is a part of wellbeing.

👉 Read Sean’s full spotlight here:
https://addictionrecoverytraining.org/ccar-training-participant-spotlight-sean-weir/

What does lifelong learning in recovery look like for you? Share below ⬇️

04/10/2026

CCAR Training is back with a coaching reflection for our coaches and coaches-in-training 💙

Here’s a question to think about…

Your recoveree shares that they’re thinking about using cannabis as part of their recovery—how do you respond?

Take a moment to pause, stay curious, and reflect on how you show up—centering the recoveree’s goals, autonomy, and definition of recovery.

We want to hear from you…
What would you do in this situation?

04/08/2026

CCAR Training’s Recovery Word of the Week with Jessica is here 💙

This week’s word: Connection

Recovery doesn’t happen alone. Connection reminds us that we are supported, understood, and seen. It’s what brings us out of isolation and into community, where real healing can begin.

Through recovery coaching, connection becomes the foundation—building trust, offering support, and walking alongside someone as they move forward.

Take a moment to reflect…
Where are you experiencing true connection in your recovery right now?

CCAR Training put our coaching skills to the test… in an escape room Turns out, communication, trust, and staying calm u...
04/07/2026

CCAR Training put our coaching skills to the test… in an escape room

Turns out, communication, trust, and staying calm under pressure aren’t just recovery coaching skills—they’re also how you don’t get locked in a room with your coworkers forever 😅

We leaned on each other, cracked clues as a team, and quickly figured out who thrives under pressure… and who turns every clue into a full-blown conspiracy theory 👀

Just like in recovery, we’re stronger when we work together. Connection, trust, and support make all the difference—whether you’re navigating a challenge or building a life in recovery. 💙

Now we want to hear from you…
What’s one skill that has helped you most in your recovery or coaching journey?

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. 💙

New Webinar Alert 💛Supporting pregnant & postpartum people in recovery requires compassion, understanding, and the right...
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

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We hope to see you there 💻

This is us… waiting for you 💛Before every training starts, you’ll find our team right here—smiling, laughing, and genuin...
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/

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

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