About the Training: The Recovery Coach Training consists of 40 hours of training, over 5 days, August 10, 11, 12, and 14, 15 2017, and is designed to prepare participants with the skills necessary to successfully deliver Peer Support Services as a Recovery Coach. A Recovery Coach is anyone interested in promoting recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery and serving as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery. The Recovery Coach Academy is a training opportunity designed for those interested in becoming actively involved in serving as a recovery coach. The training will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the purpose and tasks of a recovery coach and will explain the various roles played by a recovery coach. The training will provide participants tools and resources useful in providing recovery support services and emphasizes the skills needed to link people in recovery to needed supports within the community that promote recovery. Recovery coaches do not provide clinical services. They do, however, sometimes work with people experiencing difficult emotional and physical states. The training will provide participants with a basic understanding of substance use and mental disorders, crisis intervention and how to respond in crisis situations. In addition, skills and tools on effective communication, motivational enhancement strategies, recovery action planning, cultural competency and recovery ethics will be offered. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Substance Abuse and Addiction Services (MDHHS/BSAAS), the C.C.A.R. Recovery Coach Academy provides individuals with the desired standard of preparedness to become a peer recovery coach and provide the tools necessary to perform the job. Upon conclusion of the training, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion indicating that they have successfully and satisfactorily completed the designated training and meet the initial training requirements for employment opportunities as a peer recovery coach. Dates and Times: All applicants must commit to fully participate in all 40 hours of training to be eligible to participate. Thursday, August 10, 2017... 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2017... 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017... 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2017... 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2017... 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church (Lounge) 508 Franklin Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417 Phone: 616-842-6760
Cost: Cost for each accepted participant is $50.00 (Cash only) (includes registration, training materials, and lunch). Payment will be requested upon acceptance of an applicant and received no later than the first day of the training. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Describe the roles and functions of a recovery coach List the components, core values and guiding principles of recovery Build skills to enhance relationships Discuss co-occurring disorders and medication assisted recovery Describe stages of change and their applications Address ethical issues Experience wellness planning Practice newly acquired skills Eligibility to Participate: We will be accepting applications to participate in this training from individuals who have an interest in providing support, mentorship and guidance to persons in Region 3 (Allegan, Kent, Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana and Ottawa Counties) with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. To be eligible to participate in this training an individual must: Commit to participate in the entire training. The training will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on August 10, 11, 12 and 14, 15, 2017. Demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting recovery through mentorship, removing obstacles and barriers to recovery, assisting individuals in their recovery journey in the community and understand that there are many paths an individual can take to obtain recovery. Have a high school diploma or GED Live or work in Allegan, Kent, Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana and Ottawa Counties. Application Process: Individuals interested in participating in the Recovery Coach Academy can apply by completing the application form included at the end of this brochure. Preference for registration will be given to applicants who are recommended for the training by a Region 3 contracted substance use disorder treatment agency, or another individual or organization who can attest to the applicant s positive character to assist others in the path to recovery. Space is limited to no more than 24 participants. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 14, 2017. Applicants will be notified by email regarding acceptance of their application.
About the Presenters: Priscilla Shafor, BS, CADC, CPRM CCAR Certified RCA Trainer, CCAR Certified Ethics Trainer, MCBAP Certified CADC, CPRM Recovery Coach 20th Circuit Ottawa Adult Drug Treatment Court/Ottagan Addictions Recovery Facilitator Alcohol Highway Safety Education/ Victim Impact Panel Previous Utilization Review Specialist, Community Re-Entry Case Manager, Psychiatric Technician Person in long term recovery since 2001 Anthony Sledge, CPRM CCAR Certified RCA Trainer, MCBAP Certified CPRM Recovery Coach 20th Circuit Ottawa Adult Drug Treatment Court/Ottagan Addictions Recovery Concurrent - Pine Rest Mental Health Care Provider since 2001 Certificates and Contact Hours: Person in long term recovery since 1993 According to MDHHS/BSAAS, the C.C.A.R. Recovery Coach Academy provides individuals with the desired standard of preparedness to become a peer recovery coach and provide the tools necessary to perform the job. Participants who complete the entire training will be provided with a Certificate of Completion, which fulfills the Ottawa County Drug Court initial training requirements for employment as a peer recovery coach and is generally recognized by Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP), as well. Participants must be present for the entire training. Participants will also receive 30 MCBAP contact hours for attendance. Participants must be present for the entire training in order to receive credit.
Last Name: Street Address: APPLICATION FORM (To be considered the application must be filled out completely) Recovery Coach Academy August 10, 11, 12 and 14, 15, 2017 City and Zip: First Name: County: Email: Phone: Number of Years in Sustained Recovery (if applicable): Education (please check all that apply): GED High School Diploma Bachelor s Degree (list degree and college/university): Graduate Degree (list degree and college/university): Briefly indicate reason for interest in this training: Briefly describe any current activities to assist other individuals on their journey of recovery through mentorship, support and/or encouragement: Recommendation: If an individual or organization is submitting a Recommendation Form on your behalf, please provide information about them below: Name: Organization: Phone: Email: In applying to attend this training, I attest that I am a person that has a desire to assist other individuals on their journey of recovery through mentorship, support and encouragement, have a high school diploma or GED, and commit to participate fully in the five (5) days of training. Signature Space is limited. Deadline for applications is Friday, July 14, 2017. There are three ways to submit your application: Fax: 888-409-9320 Date By Email: mariond@lsre.org (Subject line: Recovery Coach) BY Mail: Lakeshore Regional Partners, Attn: Marion Dyga 376 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 If you have questions, contact Priscilla Shafor, 616-795-8332. Applications will not be accepted by phone.
RECOMMENDATION FORM Recovery Coach Academy Name of Person Being Recommended for the Recovery Coach Academy: Briefly indicate why you are recommending this individual for the Recovery Coach Academy: Please provide your phone number and email address in case we have any questions: Phone: Email: In recommending this individual to attend the Recovery Coach Academy, I attest that I believe the individual has a desire to assist other individuals on their journey of recovery through mentorship, support and encouragement. Name (Please Print) Signature Date Space is limited. Deadline for recommendations is Friday, July 14, 2017, 2017. Applicants must also submit an Application and will be notified by email regarding acceptance of their application. There are three ways to submit your recommendation: Fax: 888-409-9320 By Email: mariond@lsre.org BY Mail: Lakeshore Regional Partners, Attn: Marion Dyga 376 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 If you have questions, contact Priscilla Shafor, 616-795-8332