30 CEs in alignment with IC & RC Four Domains:

Advocacy – 8.0, For Colorado = 10
Ethics – 4.0 For Colorado = N/A
Mentoring & Education – 8.75, For Colorado = 10
Wellness & Recovery – 9.25, For Colorado = 10

Training Recognized By:

NAADAC Approved Provider – (click to learn more)
Connecticut Certification Board
Colorado Providers Association
Accepted in Illinois
Florida Certification Board
Accepted in Idaho
Maryland Certification Board
New Hampshire (CRSW)
Approved by NYCB
Maine Certification Board
and additional 25 states under NAADAC Approved Provider (click to learn more).
This series may meet the criteria for your state. Please inquire with us at Choices@Choicesrecoverytrainings.com.

This training meet the criteria for the National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) credential. Explore the NCPRSS Credential.

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Next Series: September/October 2026 dates below.

The following series will begin January 21, 2027. Add the series to your cart and select your dates there.

September/October Series Dates: ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME ZONE

Peer Recovery Training 30 Hours – September 17, 23, 24, 30; October 1, 2026; 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Additional course to consider:

Suicide Prevention - October 7 & 8, 2026; 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm; 6 CEs
A Peer's Intro to Mental Health - October 14, 2026; 9 am - 4:30 pm; 6 CEs
HIV & AIDS: October 15, 2026; 1-4:30 pm; 3 CEs
Ethical Foundations for Peers; October 21 & 22, 2026 (for two day 12 Hr NH); and October 23 (for 3 day 16 Hr only). Day 1 & Day 2 @ 9am - 4:30pm. Day 3 @ 9 am - 1:30 pm is for CO, NY & MA, ID, IL, NJ.
Motivational Interviewing w/ Meaning, Coming in October, 2026 @ 12:30 – 4:15 EASTERN TIME; 10 CEs
Peer Supervision: Coming in October, 2026; 12-4:30 pm EASTERN; 8 CEs (6 in Ethics)

On Demand Self-Paced Courses

Ethics 2.0 for Peers: Renew, Reflect, Reinvest; 6 Hrs/CEs in Ethics. A Self-paced course. On Demand
Mission Ready: Peer Role Integrity - An on-demand course. 2 CEs Ethics.
Addition 101: An on-demand course. 6 CEs.
Eyes, Ears & Empathy: Active Listening Next Level - Self-paced course coming soon!

Virtual Peer Recovery and Peer Support Specialist Training

Course Description: This peer support course is designed for individuals looking to begin their journey as a peer recovery support specialist or peer recovery coach in the substance use field; or for those who are looking to learn how to better engage with those suffering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Participants will gain a strong foundation of the roles of a peer recovery coach and understand how the roles are different from other traditional and existing support methods. Participants will be introduced to the many concepts and skills involved in effective recovery coaching, preparing them for professional roles to serve their communities as peer support advocates.

Course Objectives:

Understand the basics of addiction and the brain.
Understand common behaviors of addiction.
Practice skills of motivational interviewing.
Define the roles of a recovery coach.
Gain an understanding of what recovery is.
Evaluate the stages of change and stages of recovery.
Identify harm reduction.
Develop reuse prevention plans.
Utilize SMART Goals.
Recognize the importance of self-care.

Chocies Peer Recovery Training