What is a Peer Recovery Coach? 

A Peer Recovery Coach is a trusted guide who offers support for people living with a substance use disorder. These specially trained coaches use their personal experiences with addiction to: 

• help others begin and maintain their own recovery by sharing their own experiences with recovery 
• provide hope and encouragement
• connect individuals to other types of resources, such as housing and other essentials. 

The goal is to help people reach their full potential, including long-term recovery, overall health and wellbeing, and a fulfilling life.  

How A Peer Recovery Coach Can Help 

Peer Recovery Coaches help create personalized recovery plans tailored to the individual’s unique goals, strengths, and needs. They provide support in a variety of ways, including:  

• Emotional Support. Offering understanding, empathy, and encouragement.  
• Informational Support. Connecting individuals to resources and services that promote overall health and wellbeing.  
• Instrumental Support. Assisting with practical needs, like finding transportation, housing, or employment.  
• Affiliational Support. Helping connect to recovery communities, activities, and events.