Peer coaching
Someone Who's Been There
Our peer coaches are people in long-term recovery who walk alongside you — offering lived experience, practical guidance, and genuine connection when you need it most.
What is peer coaching?
More Than Advice — A Real Partnership
Peer coaching pairs you with a trained recovery coach who has navigated the same challenges you're facing. Unlike clinical therapy, peer coaching is rooted in shared experience — your coach understands addiction, mental health struggles, and the hard work of rebuilding a life because they've done it themselves.
Sessions are flexible, practical, and focused on your goals — whether that's staying sober, finding housing, rebuilding relationships, or simply having someone in your corner who truly gets it.
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Lived experience
Every coach is in long-term recovery themselves
Why peer coaching
What You Can Expect
Lived Experience
Your coach has walked a similar path. That shared understanding creates trust and connection that's hard to find anywhere else.
Goal-Focused Support
Together you'll set clear, achievable goals and work through the practical steps to reach them — one session at a time.
Accountability
Regular check-ins keep you on track. Your coach celebrates your wins and helps you navigate setbacks without judgment.
Community Connection
Your coach can help you find local support groups, resources, and community connections that strengthen your recovery network.
Flexible Scheduling
Sessions are available in-person, by phone, or video — designed to fit your life and schedule.
Confidential & Safe
Everything shared in coaching sessions stays between you and your coach. You set the pace and the agenda.
How it works
Your Path to a Coaching Partnership
Free Intake Call
We start with a no-pressure conversation to understand your situation, answer your questions, and make sure peer coaching is the right fit.
Coach Matching
We thoughtfully match you with a coach whose recovery experience and background aligns with your own journey and goals.
Goal Setting
In your first session, you and your coach identify your priorities and create a practical roadmap for your recovery.
Ongoing Sessions
Regular weekly or bi-weekly sessions keep momentum going. Your coach is also available between sessions for check-ins and support.
Our coaches
Trained, Certified, and Committed
Every RMRH peer coach holds a Colorado Certified Recovery Coach credential and completes ongoing training in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and ethics. More importantly, each one brings years of personal recovery experience and a genuine passion for helping others find their way.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No — peer coaching is not clinical therapy and does not replace it. Coaches draw on lived experience rather than clinical training. Many clients benefit from both simultaneously.
Most clients meet with their coach weekly or bi-weekly. Session frequency is flexible and can be adjusted as your needs change.
Coverage varies. We can help you explore your options and discuss private pay rates, which are kept affordable to maximize access.
Absolutely — in fact, many of our residents work with a peer coach as part of their overall recovery plan. The two services complement each other well.
Ready to Connect with a Coach?
Take the first step. Our intake team will match you with the right coach and answer any questions you have — no commitment required.