Prerequisites
- Currently live in or work/volunteer in Vermont
Step 1
Work or volunteer at a recovery resource
- Find recovery work or volunteer opportunities
Step 2
Prepare for Vermont Recovery Coach Academy online component
- Acquire a reliable internet connection for a 9am to 4pm online class, either through home connection or a publicly available one;
- an environment suitable for study and to actively participate in discussions (low noise, distraction light);
- if in a public space, earphones to keep conversations private.
Step 3
Complete the Vermont Recovery Coach Academy
- Complete courses
  More information
  Upcoming training schedule and application
Step 4
Earn 500 Hours of experience and 25 hours of being mentored
- Obtain 500 or more verified work hours and 25 mentored hours
Step 5
Pass the IC&RC Certification Exam
- Sign up for and pass exam
  Find the supervisor form, the instructions on how to enroll, and study resources
Earn Recovery Coach Certification
- Finish

Become a Recovery Coach

We're going to ask you a few questions to provide you with all the resources you need to start you on your path to certification.

Vermont Rural Behavioral Health Workforce Center