Coaching and Peer Services

What Is peer support?

LRC connects those new to or curious about recovery to a network of people (your peers),
who are also in recovery and able to use their own experience to help others. Support comes in many forms from one-on-one counseling and group meetings to life skills
coaching and community activities.

LRC’s group of Certified Recovery Coaches, Peer Support Specialists, and Recovery Peer Volunteers are dedicated to providing support services to people dealing with addiction and mental health issues. Each receive specific training and bring their own lived experience with these issues to meet you where you are and help get you where you’d like to be.

What is recovery coaching?

Recovery Coaching is a concept developed by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide guidelines and best-practices for addressing substance use disorders in a non-clinical setting. These practices have been shown to decrease the odds of relapse and shorten the length of relapses when they do happen.  It is particularly effective when used in conjunction with counseling and other social supports.

Recovery Coaches will work with you to create your own recovery plan and develop your own pathway to recovery. Support looks different for everyone, but here are some typical types of support Recovery Coaches provide:

• Emotional Empathy and Concern derived from their own lived experience and compassion.
• Information to better understand the medical/physical aspects of addiction and clinical referrals as necessary, connection to available community resources, and advice on general health and wellness.
• Instrumental aides, such as sober housing, practical skill development, job application/resume building, and employment opportunities.
• Affiliation support, like connecting you with support groups, social activities, and group events.

Our approach to recovery is based on Hope, Health, and Wellness. We work with each individual to build upon their strengths, identify their specific needs, and provide access to the tools necessary for long-term recovery and overall well-being.