Become A Certified Peer Recovery Coach
Certification Bootcamps
Our CCAR-authorized Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) certification online bootcamps offer top-tier training for individuals and organizations committed to recovery-focused peer support. Whether you’re a self-paying student or an agency sponsoring staff, our programs fulfill the core education requirements needed to work as a peer recovery coach in Colorado.
✔️ Virtual & Affordable
✔️ Built for people with a lived experience
✔️ Approved for COPA’s CPFS Credential
✔️ Approved for NADAAC’s NCPRSS Credential
Options & Pricing:
📘 Full Certification Package – $750
Ideal for organizations sponsoring new peer support hires or for individuals pursuing full certification.
Includes the core 3 required CCAR trainings + 1 elective:
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Recovery Coach Academy – 30 hours (5 days, 6 hours/day)
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Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches – 18 hours (3 days, 6 hours/day)
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Professionalism for Peer Recovery – 12 hours (2 days, 6 hours/day)
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Elective (Choose 1):
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Spirituality for Recovery Coaches
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Recovery Coaching in the Justice System
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Participants will need to purchase training manuals separately from Amazon or directly via CCAR. SafeSide will provide links upon registration. All courses are taught live instructor-led & virtual.
🙋♂️ Individual Track – $400
For individuals looking to take the foundational training (without electives or supplemental classes).
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Recovery Coach Academy only (30 hours)
👥 Coachervision Add-On – $350
Designed for experienced peers who want to step into supervisory or team leadership roles.
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Coachervision: Peer Recovery Supervision (2 days)
What Kinds of Jobs Can You Get as a Certified Peer Recovery Coach?
Many newly certified Peer Coaches go on to find meaningful employment in the recovery and behavioral health field, even if they’re just starting fresh after incarceration, addiction treatment, or personal recovery. With this certification, you can pursue roles such as:
With this certification, you can pursue roles such as:
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Peer Support Specialist at mental health or substance use treatment centers
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Recovery Coach at transitional sober living homes or recovery community organizations
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Peer Mentor inside jails, reentry programs, or court diversion programs
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Outreach Peer for mobile crisis teams, street outreach, or drop-in centers
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Support Staff at hospitals or behavioral health clinics
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Group Facilitator for recovery-based programming like 12-Step alternatives, parenting in recovery, or reentry support
Many of these jobs are offered by:
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Certified Treatment Centers
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Nonprofit Behavioral Health Agencies
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County and State Government Programs
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Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs)
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Justice System & Reentry Programs
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Homeless and Transitional Housing Providers
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Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Meet Your Trainer
Evan Manley
- Manager of Recovery Services, SafeSide
- Colorado Peer & Family Specialist (CPFS)
- Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator (RCPF)
Evan is a remarkable trainer with a passion for peer recovery support. With years of hands-on experience in non-profit recovery organizations, homeless shelters, and sober living environments, he brings both heart, lived experience, and real-world perspective to every training.
