Breaking barriers – Removing Health Disparities!
Now – the First in the Nation – Fully Spanish speaking Peer Recovery Coach training.
Manuals are written in Spanish delivered by Spanish Speaking trainers
Here’s what people are saying:

“Quiero dejar por escrito el agradecimiento tan grande que siento por el recovery coach training.
Ha sido realmente un crecimiento importante en mi vida, comprendí, entendí y aprendí cómo poder ayudar a una persona en los momentos donde más lo necesitan.
Saludos!” Monica Cortes
A 5 Day Learning Series – 30 CEs
Description of Presentation: This training 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 concepts and skills involved in effective recovery coaching, preparing them for professional roles to serve their communities as advocates.
Goals & Objectives:
~ Gain a foundational understanding of addiction and the brain
~ Understand common behaviors of addiction
~ Learn foundational skills of active listening and motivational interviewing
~ Learn and clarify roles of a recovery coach and understand staying in lane
~ Gain an understanding of what recovery is
~ Gain an understanding of stages of change and stages of recovery
~ Gain an understanding of Harm Reduction
~ Learn how to discuss reuse prevention plans
~ Understand the importance of SMART Goals setting with recoverees
~ Understand solution-focused engagement
~ Learn about the importance of self-care, compassion fatigue & burnout
Choices Trainings is approved by:
- Florida Certification Board, Provider No. 5388
- New Yor Certification Board, Provider No. 210006
- Maryland Certification Board
- NAADAC Approved Provider No. 189704
Please inquire to schedule a training for your community.
Trainers: Alex Fidalgo and Daisy Hernandez, Carlos Inestroza.