Recovery Coach Academy of Canada (RCAC)

Our Approach

Recovery Coach Training That Puts People First

We are dedicated to providing training spaces that allow for vulnerability, authenticity, and growth.

At RCAC, we believe meaningful change happens through connection. Every training we offer is designed to strengthen practical skills while creating space for real conversations, reflection, and personal growth.

How to Become a Recovery Coach

Our approach is guided by two principles that shape everything we do:

Meeting people where they are at, but never leaving them there

Turn up the human dial

Together, these principles remind us that recovery support is built on hope, empowerment, and authentic human connection.

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Empowerment Through Choice

We honour each person's right to define recovery on their own terms, make their own decisions, and move forward at their own pace. At the same time, we hold hope for what is possible and believe in every person's capacity for growth, resilience, and change.

Real Human Connection

Trust, authenticity, and respect are at the heart of Recovery Coaching. We believe people are not problems to solve, but humans to connect with. By listening fully, remaining present, and building genuine relationships, we create space for growth, hope, and lasting change.

I am writing to express my profound gratitude and admiration for the Recovery Coach Academy of Canada and to sincerely thank the Government of Alberta for funding this transformative training initiative. Having completed numerous certifications, including within mental health, I can say with full conviction that this program stands apart; not only in its content, but in the deeply human-centred approach it brings to the work of Recovery Coaching.
— Recovery Coach Trainee
Unlike any training I have previously undertaken, the Recovery Coach Academy Canada training integrates humanity, compassion, and authentic connection at the core of its methodology. It redefines how we approach individuals who are navigating mental health and addiction challenges; not as people to be fixed, but as individuals to be supported, heard, and empowered.
— Recovery Coach Trainee
This training has not only enhanced my professional capacity, but it has also reshaped my understanding of what true support looks like. It has given me tools rooted in empathy, active listening, partnership and collaboration; skills that are essential for meaningful recovery journeys. These are the very qualities often missing in traditional, reactive models of care.
— Recovery Coach Trainee
The work of Recovery Coaches is a vital part of the evolving mental health landscape. This approach represents a powerful shift toward proactive and supportive systems of care, and it aligns perfectly with the goals of a modern, person-centred healthcare system. Investing in this kind of training is an investment in the future of humanity; one where individuals struggling with addiction and mental health are met with dignity, hope, and skilled support.
— Recovery Coach Trainee

Become a Certified Recovery Coach Professional (CRCP)

Join RCAC and become part of a growing community of professionals committed to transforming lives and building stronger recovery-oriented systems of care.

Our goal is simple: to help individuals support recovery with greater confidence, compassion, and purpose. Through practical, real-world learning, we help individuals and organizations build the skills, confidence, and clarity needed to support recovery effectively.

How to Become a CRCP

Building Skilled Recovery Coaches. Strengthening Recovery Communities.

We're here to walk alongside everyone.

Recovery Coach Training That Puts People First

Our approach is guided by two principles that shape everything we do:

Empowerment Through Choice

Real Human Connection

Become a Certified Recovery Coach Professional (CRCP)

Our Reach