Recovery-Specific Training for Certification Renewal (CARC and CRPA)
All items listed are approved - some restrictions apply. Please read instructions carefully.
Questions: Ruth Riddick, Program Manager ASAP-NYCB Trainer Registry & Training Approval rriddick@asapnys.org
Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) - 15 hours recovery-specific education (4 hours Professional Development may be included; see separate list), plus, 3 hours Peer Ethics (see separate list)
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) - 24 hours recovery-specific education (4 hours Professional Development may be included; see separate list), plus, 4 hours Peer Ethics (see separate list). Additionally, candidates who have not previously submitted 4 hours Medication Supported Recovery (formerly MAT), are required to also complete this training; see separate list.
CRPA-Family – CRPA prerequisite, plus, 6 hours of additional continuing education in family-oriented education family systems and/or family theory; including a minimum of 1 hour in cultural competence. Scroll down for details of approved trainings. One-time only credit per training – i.e. trainings are counted towards CRPA renewal or CRPA-Family renewal.
Build your continuing education portfolio with these non-clinical, SUD-focused skills and topics. Choose from the following approved courses and visit the ASAP-NYCB Trainer Registry for further information on the trainers (https://www.asapnys.org/asap-nycb-trainer-directory/). The following are offered at many different price-points; several are free.
Scroll down through this list for approved opportunities to meet the “Recovery-Specific Education” requirements for certification renewal:
- approved CARC and CRPA trainer-led opportunities
- approved Annual Conferences and Conference sessions
- approved Webinars
Click here for the catalog of approved APS courses (choose a maximum of 3 APS course from the ASAP-NYCB catalog only),
CRPA-Family: Approved “family-oriented education” training for CRPA-Family renewal appears on a separate list posted to the renewal program page. Current CRPA required.
Veteran Supported Recovery: Approved “performance domain-based” training for Veteran Supported Recovery renewal is online at https://www.asapnys.org/veteran-supported-recovery/.
Full details of the ASAP-NYCB certification renewal program, including application forms, at the dedicated program page: https://www.asapnys.org/renewal-program/.
Approved Recovery-Specific Training
Trainer Led: Find scheduled training dates at https://for-ny.org/upcoming-trainings/
or contact individual trainers for further information
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Course Training/Credit hours # of Training hours Trainer Trainer # Training Organization Email / Website - Infinite Pathways of Recovery
- Motivational Interviewing for Recovery Coaching
- 6
- 3
pAUL aLVES 20210032 Choice Recovery Coaching recovery@choicerecoverycoaching.org
https://www.choicerecoverytrainings.com/- Cultural Competence
- Motivational Interviewing
- Nurtured Heart
- Trauma First Aid
- Trauma 101
- Cultural Competence (18 hrs & 12 hrs)
- Microaggressions/Racism
- RCU Motivational Interviewing
- 2
- 6
- 7
- 6
- 6
- 18
- 12
- 10
Lisa Ardner 20207027 A Purpose 4 Life, LLC lisaardner16@gmail.com - Our Stories Have Power
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- 3
- 6
Timothy Bax 20210014 In His Name Outreach tim@ihno.org
https://www.ihno.org/- CHOICES Suicide Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- 6
- 10
Ronald Bodendorf 20220051 CHOICES scripturetees@aol.com - Culture of Respect
- Peer Competency in the Behavioral Health System
- Peer Supervision
- Professional Growth
- Transformation/Intersect-SUD, CJ, Families, Child Welfare
- Tri-Focal Cultural Competence
- Coaching Toolkit
- 4
- 7
- 7
- 7
- 7
- 20
- 7
- 12
Lila Boyer 20207001 H.O.P.E. lilaboyer@helpingotherpeopleeveryday.com
https://helpingotherpeopleeveryday.com/- Motivational Interviewing
- 6.5
Ann Breidenstein 2022060 BestSelf Behavioral Health abreidenstein@bestselfwny.org - Professionalism in Recovery
- 12
Nadine Brown 20210008 Nadine Brown Training nadine.brown43@gmail.com - Emergency Room Coach
- Coachervision
- Recovery Coach Professionalism
- CCAR Spirituality
- Recovery Coaches Basics
- 12
- 12
- 12
- 12
- 6
Anthony Bryant 20210043 Great Escape Substance Abuse & Training Information anthony@greatescapeinc.org - Advocacy
- CCAR Coachervision
- CCAR Spirituality
- Compassion Fatigue
- Multiple Pathways of Recovery (MPOR)
- Our Stories Have Power
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- Resource Broker: Building Your Network
- Resource Broker: Building Your Network
- 2
- 12
- 12
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 6
- 4
- 2
Richard Buckman 20207030 Long Island Recovery Association admin@lirany.org
https://lirany.org/- Advocacy
- Coaching – Tools, Frameworks & Skills
- Health – Ours
- Naturally Curious Conversations
- Recovery Capital
- Supervision – task vs. process
- 6
- 6
- 6
- 6
- 6
- 7
Fell Cadwallader 20207031 Meaningful Trainings fell.cadwallader@meaningfultrainings.com
https://meaningfultrainings.com/- CCAR Recovery Coach Basics
- CCAR Spirituality
- Recovery Coaching in the ED
- Recovery Coaching-A Harm Reduction Pathway
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- 6
- 12
- 12
- 18
- 7
Mary Castor 20207050 Anchor Recovery Center mcastor@anchorrecoverycenter.com - Peer Supervision In Recovery Oriented System of Care
- 12
Tonya Chestnut 20207003 Samaritan-PARC tonya.chestnut@samaritanvillage.org - Transformation/Intersect-SUD, CJ, Families, Child Welfare
- Transformation at the Intersect; Trauma, Incarceration, and the Role of Coaching
- 20
- 2
Ambi Daniel 20207005 Center for Family Life & Recovery adaniel@cflrinc.org
https://www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com/- RC-A Harm Reduction Pathway (includes 4 hrs. Ethics)
- RC-Emergency Department
- Coachervision
- Spirituality and Recovery Coaching
- Recovery Coaching & Professionalism
- 18
- 12
- 12
- 12
- 12
Dwayne Dean 20230321 Peer Recovery Training & Support Services dwayne@peerrecoverysupport.com - How to Provide Peer Services to Queer Youth and Young Adults
- 1
Ashley Dickson 20200071 Tompkins Cortland Community College Afd004@tompkinscortland.edu
https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/- CCAR Professionalism
- CCAR Spirituality
- Coachervision
- Motivational Interviewing
- 12
- 12
- 12
- 4.5
Johanna Dolan 20210036 Dolan Research International jmdolan@dolanassoc.com
https://www.dolanassoc.com/- Spiritual Recovery for Coaches
- 12
William Doyle 20210042 Seaway Valley Prevention Council bdoyle@svpc.net - CCAR Coachervision
- Family Supported Recovery
- Motivational Interviewing
- Peer Supervision In Recovery Oriented System of Care
- Trauma Informed Care
- Recovery Coach Principles
- 12
- 7
- 10
- 12
- 7
- 2
Lori Drescher 20207006 Recovery Coach University lori@recoverycoachuniversity.com
https://www.recoverycoachuniversity.com/- Peer Supervision In Recovery Oriented System of Care
- 12
Annette Evans 20207007 Samaritan-PARC annette.evans@samaritanvillage.org - CCAR Professionalism
- CCAR Recovery Coach Basics
- CCAR Spirituality
- Our Stories Have Power
- Recovery Coaching in the ED
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- 12
- 6
- 12
- 3
- 12
- 6
Amy Fahey 20207053 Catholic Charities afahey@ccherkimer.og
https://ccherkimercounty.org/- CCAR Coachervision
- CCAR Professionalism
- CCAR Spirituality
- Our Stories Have Power
- Recovery Coaching in the ED
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- 12
- 12
- 12
- 3
- 12
- 6.5
Kathryn Favaro 20207034 Favaro Training kfavaro11@gmail.com - Peer Supervision In Recovery Oriented System of Care
- 12
Jessica Feliciano 20207008 Samaritan-PARC jessica28_2000@yahoo.com - How to Conduct Street Outreach
- 4
Michael Galipeau 20207035 Michael Galipeau Consulting michgalipeau@gmail.com
https://www.thelemiregroup.com/- CCAR Coachervision
- CCAR Professionalism
- CCAR Recovery Coaching Basics
- CCAR Spirituality
- Our Stories Have Power
- Recovery Coaching in the ED
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- 12
- 12
- 6
- 12
- 3
- 12
- 6
Crystal Gerhardt 20207053 Catholic Charities cgerhardt@ccherkimer.org
https://ccherkimercounty.org/- Our Stories Have Power
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- 3
- 6.5
Christina Goebel 20210025 Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County, Inc. cgoebel@capedc.org
https://capedc.org/- Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches
- 16
Michelle Gonzalez 21200051 The Resource Training Center dba Christopher`s Reason ww2.resourcetraining.org
michellegonzalez@resourcetraining.org- A Coach Approach
- Family Supported Recovery
- 12 Hour Peer Supervision Training
- 6
- 6
- 12
Keith Greer 20207009 Recovery Coach University info@RecoveryCoachUniversity.com
https://www.recoverycoachuniversity.com/- Jewish Recovery Standards 101
- 5
Vickie Griffiths 20210039 The SAFE Foundation vickiehelps@gmail.com
https://www.thesafefoundation.org/- Cultural Competence-Improved Outcomes
- Harm Reduction: A Practical Approach
- Mental Health First Aid
- Motivational Interviewing & Communications Skills
- Transformation/Intersect-SUD, CJ, Families, Child Welfare
- Trama-Informed Supervision
- Peer Supervision
- 12
- 12
- 8
- 10
- 20
- 10
- 10
Toby Haskins 20207010 Recovery Tech NYC recoverytechnyc@gmail.com
https://www.recoverytrainers.com/- Boundaries
- Resilience & Thriving
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- 4
- 2
- 6.5
Candy Herbert 20207011 Farnham Family Services cherbert@farnhaminc.org
https://www.farnhaminc.org/- Boundaries & Burnout
- CCAR Coachervision
- CCAR Professionalism
- CCAR Recovery Coaching Basics
- CCAR Spirituality
- Creative Storytelling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Motivational Interviewing
- Recovery Coaching in the ED
- Allies are Advocates Too
- Unpacking Recovery Month
- 10
- 12
- 12
- 6
- 12
- 10
- 10
- 2
- 12
- 5
- 4
Lisa Hope 20207037 Prepared Training greyrecovery@gmail.com
https://www.preparedacademy.org/- Advocacy
- Coaching – Tools, Frameworks & Skills
- Health – Our Naturally Curious Conversations
- Recovery Capital
- 6
- 6
- 6
- 6
- 6
Blair Jennings 20207075 Meaningful Trainings blair.jennings@meaningfultrainings.com
https://meaningfultrainings.com/- Peer Supervision In Recovery Oriented System of Care
- Recovery thru Wellness/Self Care
- 12
- 7
Aloysius Joseph 20207012 Samaritan-PARC aloysius.joseph@samaritanvillage.org
http://www.samaritanvillage.org- Our Stories Have Power
- Our Stories Have Power-DEI
- Peer Supervision In Recovery Oriented System of Care
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- Tai Chi for Recovery
- Wellness for Professionals
- Trauma Informed Care
- Spirituality and Recovery Coaching
- Wellness for Professionals
- Multiple Pathways of Recovery
- 3
- 9
- 12
- 6
- 6
- 8
- 6
- 12
- 8
- 4
Theresa Knorr 20200078 Friends of Recovery- New York tknorr@for-ny.org
https://for-ny.org/upcoming-trainings/- Coachervision
- 12
Kyle LaFever 20207040 Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc. kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org - Peer Supervision In Recovery Oriented System of Care
- 12
Keithie Lawrence 20210012 Education Alliance klawrence@edalliance.org
https://edalliance.org/- Burnout
- Confidentiality
- 4
- 4
Angela Lewin 20207014 Albany Behavioral Health alewin@albanybehavioralhealthllc.com
http://albanybehavioralhealthllc.com/- RC-Harm Reduction
- 18
Justin McNeal 20230303 Minnesota Recovery Center justin.mcneal@minnesotarecovery.org - Motivational Interviewing
- Peer Supervision
- CCAR Spirituality & Recovery Coaching
- 10
- 12
- 12
Lisa Nichols 20210050 ROCovery Fitness lisa@rocoveryfitness.org - STOP & FLOW
- 6
Kristin Onderdonk 20203101 Enjoy Chi, LLC ko@enjoychi.com - Addictive Behaviors
- Coachervision
- Coaching with Authenticity
- Documentation
- Essential Skills
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Medical Issues in Recovery
- Recovery Goal Setting
- Recovery in the 21st Century
- Science of Addiction
- Stages of Recovery
- Trauma Informed Coaching
- Wellness for Peer Professionals, Clinicians, & Family Members
- 6
- 12
- 6
- 6
- 6.5
- 6
- 6
- 6
- 6
- 6.5
- 6
- 6
- 8
Connie Pacheco 20207044 Recoveries R Us cpacheco@recoveriesrus.org
https://recoveriesrus.org/- Cultural Humility and Responsiveness
- Implicit Bias
- Trauma Strategies for Peer Support Using Self Care
- Overdose Grief, Loss and Healing Supports
- Overdose Grief, Loss and Healing Supports
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 3
- 2
Diana Padilla 20210019 Addiction Technology Transfer Centers diana.padilla@nyspi.columbia.edu
https://attcnetwork.org/- Cultural Competence-Improved Outcomes
- Cultural Mindfulness
- In My Neighborhood - A Community Response to Opioid Overdose
- Peer Supervision In Recovery
- Oriented System of Care Technology – Confidential/ Ethical Quandaries in the Recovery Arena
- Correlating Recovery Capital with Recovery Stages
- 12
- 6
- 12
- 12
- 12
- 6
Dona Pagan 20207045 DYSO (Do You See Opportunity?) donarp59@gmail.com - Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches
- Infinite Pathways of Recovery
- Storytelling for the Recovery Workforce
- Supporting Recovery and Wellness in Young People
- RCA Young People
- 16
- 6
- 6
- 6
- 6
Meghann Perry 20210026 REVOLUTION Recovery www.meghannperry.com
meghann@meghannperry.com- Our Stories Have Power
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- 3
- 6
Donna Potter 20207046 In His Name Outreach donna@ihno.org
https://www.ihno.org/- CCAR Coachervision
- CCAR Professionalism
- CCAR Spirituality
- Motivational Interviewing
- 12
- 12
- 12
- 2
Kelly Quinn 20207108 Finding Jude kquinn@findingjude.com
https://www.findingjude.com/- ACE, Trauma & Trauma Informed Practice
- CCAR Coachervision
- Opioid Overdose & Suicide Loss
- Our Stories Have Power
- Peer Supervision In Recovery Oriented Services of Care
- Science of Addiction & Recovery (an Overview)
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- Suicide Prevention for Recovery Coaches
- Trauma Informed Care for Recovery Professionals
- Wellness for Peer Professionals, Clinicians and Families
- De-escalation Basics: A Trauma Responsive Approach
- Organizational Wellness
- 6
- 12
- 8
- 3
- 12
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 3
- 3
- 2
Debra Rhoades 20207066 Rhoades Recovery deb@rhoadesrecovery.com - CCAR Coachervision
- CCAR Spirituality
- Recovery Coaching in the ED
- Peer Recovery Professionals: Help or Hassle?
- Peer Supervision In Recovery Oriented System of Care
- 12
- 12
- 12
- 1.5
- 12
Ruth Riddick 20207020 Sobriety Together
(not ASAP-NYCB related)ruth@ruthriddick.com
https://www.sobriety-together.com/- AT-Motivational Interviewing
- AT-Trauma First Aid
- Embodied Trust & the Way of the Horse
- Trauma 101
- 6
- 7
- 6
- 6
Sandy Rivers 20207022 Authentic Trainings sandyrivers10@gmail.com
https://www.authentictrainings.com/- Motivational Interviewing
- Motivational Interviewing
- Suicide Prevention for Recovery Coaches
- 6
- 10
- 6
Ginger Ross 20210006 Choices Choices@Choicesrecoverytrainings.com
https://www.choicesrecoverytrainings.com/- Cultural Competence-Improved Outcomes
- Harm Reduction: A Practical Approach
- Mental Health First Aid
- Motivational Interviewing & Communications Skills
- Trauma Informed Supervision
- Peer Supervision
- 12
- 12
- 8
- 10
- 10
- 10
Tawana Rowser-Brown 20207023 TRB Connections trbconnections@gmail.com - CCAR Coachervision
- CCAR Professionalism
- CCAR Spirituality
- 12
- 12
- 12
Stacy Simbrom 20207049 Healthspan stacysimbrom@gmail.com - CCAR Spirituality
- 12
Melissa Snyder 20200083 Catholic Charities msnyder@ccherkimer.org
https://ccherkimercounty.org/- Peer Supervision ROSC
- 12
Aja Stubbs 20210047 We R.I.S.E werisenewyork@gmail.com - Family Supported Recovery
- 6
Amanda Toal 20230502 Recovery Coach University recoverytriberoc@gmail.com - CCAR Professionalism
- CCAR Coachervision
- CCAR Recovery Coach Basics
- 12
- 12
- 6
Naetha Uren 20220057 RCA UK hello@recoverycoachacademy.co.uk - CCAR Coachervision
- Recovery Coaching Basics
- Science of Addiction & Recovery
- Spirituality
- 12
- 6
- 6
- 12
Jennifer Walrath 20200084 Herkimer County Prevention Council jwalrath@ccherkimer.org
https://herkimercountyprevention.org/- Peer Supervision
- 12
Noah Welker 20210024 Recovery Community Centers noah.welker@flacra.org - CCAR Coachervision
- Mental Health First Aid
- QPR - Question, Persuade, Respond
- 12
- 8
- 2
Stephen White 20210002 thegriotsconsulting@gmail.com Visit the trainers at https://www.asapnys.org/asap-nycb-trainer-directory/
Approved Conferences
| Annual Conferences: | |||
| ASAP Annual Conference | September 11-14, 2022 | CE & ProDev select sessions |
Contact: Sherry LaFountain | slafountain@asapnys.org |
| November 3, 4, 9 & 10, 2021 | select sessions | ||
| ASAP JEDI Summit 2023 | May 19, 2023 | 1.5 hrs. select sessions |
Contact: Sherry LaFountain | slafountain@asapnys.org |
| ASAP JEDI Summit 2022 now available online |
June 23, 2022 | select sessions | Contact: Sherry LaFountain | slafountain@asapnys.org |
| ASAP JEDI Summit 2021 | June 24, 2021 | select sessions | Contact: Sherry LaFountain | slafountain@asapnys.org |
| ASAP Veterans Summit | November 2, 2021 | select sessions | Contact: Ruth Riddick | rriddick@asapnys.org |
| CAP Conference | June 8-9, 2023 | 5.75 hrs. select sessions |
Contact | sstrianse@jordanpeerrecovery.com |
| FOR-NY Recovery Conference |
October 1-3, 2023 |
CE & ProDev select sessions |
Contact: Theresa Knorr | tknorr@for-ny.org |
| October 16-18, 2022 | CE & ProDev | ||
| October 17-19, 2021 | all sessions | ||
| Helio Health Annual Conference |
April 16-18, 2023 |
select sessions |
Contact: Nathan Rauscher | nrauscher@helio.health |
| Multiple Pathways Conference | May 20, 2022 | select sessions | Contact: Wilvena Gordon | wilvenajgordon@gmail.com |
| NAADAC | October 2021 September 2020 |
select sessions | Contact: Allison White | awhite@naadac.org |
| NYATCP Annual Conference | March 8, 2023 March 3, 2022 |
select sessions | NYATCP Contact: Kimberly A. Schwarz | kkozlows@nycourts.gov |
| NYATCP - Addressing Equity/Treatment Courts - Treatments Don’t Treat People |
2 hrs. per session | CE CE |
|
| NYCPG Annual Conference 2023 NYCPG Annual Conference 2022 NYCPG Annual Conference 2021 |
March 2023 March 2022 October 2021 |
select only all sessions all sessions |
Contact: Colleen Jones | cjones@nyproblemgambling.org |
| Substance Use Mental Health (OASAS-OMH) | February 24, 2023 | select sessions | Contact: Marialice Ryan | marialice.ryan@oasas.ny.gov |
| ASAP-PWI Specialty Certifications: approved for continuing education except when used for associated certifications (one-time credit only) | ||
| CRPA-Family (one or both courses) |
10 hrs online modules 10 hours in-person training |
https://www.asapnys.org/crpa-f-trainers/ |
| Veteran Supported Recovery (one or both courses) |
5 hrs Orientation online 20 hrs Training online |
https://www.asapnys.org/veteran-supported-recovery/ |
| Computer Based All online courses are self-directed. Please remember that - unlike trainer-led programs - these online courses may not have been developed for the advocate or coach role. The content is valuable, nonetheless. | ||
| Academy of Peer Services |
select courses only |
https://tinyurl.com/ASAP-NYCB-APS-Jun-2022
Note: Not all courses available when APS website is being updated. Choose only from attached catalog, not from the APS website. |
| CCAR Webinar series | maximum of any 3 webinars per renewal period
for completion certificates, first register at https://addictionrecoverytraining.org/protraxx-for-ccar-facilitators/ |
https://addictionrecoverytraining.org/online-training/ |
| Change Companies | 1 hr webinar What's New in Motivational Interviewing? with William R. Miller |
https://tinyurl.com/Miller-MI-Aug-2023 |
| International Association of Recovery Coaches Professional Webinar series (live and archived) |
maximum of any 3 webinars per renewal period: available to IARCP members only |
IARCP Membership enquiries to: https://www.recoverycoachprofessional.org/ |
| NAADAC Webinar series (select items only) |
maximum of 3 webinars per renewal period per linked webpage only | https://www.naadac.org/peer-recovery-support-webinars |
| OASAS Learning Thursdays
choice of a maximum of 3 webinars per renewal period from this selection instructions, registration and completion tests at https://oasas.ny.gov/learning-thursdays |
1.50 hr | Learning Thursdays: Disparities in Overdoses & Access to Medications for OUD 1.25 hr | Learning Thursdays: Professional Certification in Peer Recovery: Value and Process 1.25 hr | Learning Thursdays: Innovative Partnerships to Address the Opioid Epidemic - YouTube 1.25 hr | Learning Thursdays: Problem Gambling and the Family - YouTube 1 hr | Learning Thursdays: Emerging Trends & Problem Gambling 1 hr | Learning Thursdays: A Year of Cultural Competency: What's Behind Bias? - YouTube 1 hr | Learning Thursdays: Wellness-Are You Taking Care of You? 0.75 hr | Learning Thursdays: Addressing the Use of Language & Stigma Towards SUD 0.75 hr | Learning Thursdays: GENDA - Gender Identity Rights under New York State Human Rights Law |
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| September 2023 | updated monthly Please note: All approved trainings lists are updated on a monthly basis |
See other lists:
Approved Foundational Training: https://www.asapnys.org/nycb-approved-training/
Approved CRPA-Family Renewal Training: https://www.asapnys.org/renewal-program/
