NAADAC, is the Association for Addiction Professionals, it represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada, and abroad.
NAADAC Approved Provider means Choices is pre-approved in 22+ states for initial certification or continuing education (renewal).
Initial certification AL, AK, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, WV
Continuing education AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, NM, NY, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and Iowa.
Choices is also pre-approved in the following states:
CO, CT, FL, MD, ME, NY.
Attn: Illinois candidates – Use the 30-hour Peer Coach Training and the 12-hour Ethical Foundation training to satisfy IL CRPS training requirements.
Check Out The State Bundles Page (coming soon)
Identifying what courses to take to meet your state’s requirements can be confusing. We get it! For this reason, we’ve laid out the suggested courses for CO, CT, FL, ME, MD, NH, NY. We’re here to serve you and help you progress in your path See our State bundles Page.
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Initial Certification & Continuing Education Trainings
54 Hour Peer Coach Training Package
Valued at over $1,400.
- 30 Hour Peer Coach Training - 30 CEs awarded (includes 4 CEs for Ethics).
- Suicide Prevention for Non-clinical Workers - 6 CEs.
- HIV/AIDS For Recovery Coaches - 3 CEs.
- A Peers Guide to Mental Health - 3 CEs
- Ethical Foundations Ethical Foundations for Recovery Coaches - 12 CEs. (4 hours is counted from the 30 hour training to equal 16 hrs
The total CEs awarded for the entire series is 54 CEs. Satisfies the Four Domains requirements. All classes are virtual. The next series begins July 13, 2023. Register today to reserve your spot! Seating is limited.
30 Hour Peer Coach Training
Valued at over $800.00
- 30 Hour Peer Coach Training - 30 CEs awarded (includes 4 CEs for Ethics).
Satisfies the Four Domains requirements and in alignment with the IC & RC. All classes are virtual. The next series begins July 13, 2023. Register today to reserve your spot! Seating is limited.
Understanding Addiction & Recovery: What you learn could save a life. What would you pay to be able to support someone struggling with substance use?
This Powerful Community Addiction Recovery Education for Community Partners is helping partners around the globe understand complex diseases and improving outcomes:
Now available On-demand 24/7 without CEs for loved ones and community partners. Click HERE for non-CE course. Or with CEsfor professional development if needed. Click HERE for CE course.
Available for in person training. This course, between 6-12 hours tailored to meet your needs. Contact us today to discuss your live training.
This training is for family court workers, child welfare workers, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Social Workers, CASAs & GALs, HR & EAPs, or anyone who wants to learn more about addiction and recovery.
Spanish Speaking Peer Recovery Coach Training
Choices offers the first in the Country fully translated Spanish Speaking training. You can remove health disparities and bring services to scale to the Latinx community by building a Spanish speaking peer support team. Be a part of history by bringing this course to your area. Visit this page for more details.
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Christian Peer Recovery Coach Training
Virtual training. 30 Hour Peer Coach Dates are TBA. To get a training scheduled for your agency, please contact us. 30 CEs awarded. (must attend all five days) $400. Please call to schedule. 603.918.6510 or read all about this important training here.
Choices Ethical Foundations for Peer Recovery Coaches:
August 17 & 17, 2023 for 12 CEs. Delivered virtually from 9 am - 4:30 pm EST. Visit HERE for more information and registration. This is a virtual training.
May 16 & 17 & 24, 2023 for 16 CEs. Delivered virtually from 9 am - 4:30 pm on day 1 and 2. Day 3 is 12-4:15 pm EST. Visit HERE for more information and registration. This is a virtual training.
NAADAC Approved Provider approved in 28 states plus CO, CT, MD, ME, NY and FL.
Motivational Interviewing Basics:
Learn to empower change through conversation. These two sessions, five hours each, will provide solid foundations for implementing this vital skill. Click HERE for more information and to register for the two five-hour sessions. A two-day training. Begins on July 11, 18 & 25 2023 (a 3-day training) from 1 pm - 4:30 pm EST each day. 10 CEs. Available to all states listed above for continuing education credits. Must attend all sessions.
Recovery Coaching in the Emergency Department
This important training provides necessary information to provide peer service delivery in the ED setting. May 9 & 10, 2023. Registration forthcoming.
Click HERE for more information and to register for the training.
NAADAC Approved Provider approved in 28 states plus CO, CT, MD, ME, NY and FL.
Suicide Prevention for Recovery Coaches:
August 2 & 3 2023, from 1-4:30 PM EST each day. 6 CEs. HERE for more information and registration. Available to all states. Virtual training.
HIV/AIDS & Blood-borne Pathogens:
Virtual training. August 10, 2023, from 1-4:30 PM EST. 3 CEs. Visit HERE for more information and registration. Available to all states. Virtual training. Satisfies criteria for NCPRSS credential.
NAADAC Approved Provider. Meets criteria for recertification for the peer support/peer recovery coach role in all states.
Perfect for Renewal Requirements!
Let's Talk - Strengthening Your Suicide Prevention Conversation!
May 19, 2023 from 11 am to 3:30 pm EST. Visit HERE for information and registration. Perfect for renewal requirements!
A Peers Guide to Mental Health - a 4 hour training. August 9, 2023 from 12:00-4:30 pm EST. Meets new criteria for NH CRSW credential established March 13, 2023.
Please visit HERE for more information and to register.
A Peers Guide to Mental Health a 10 hour training. May Dates TBA.