What is a Recovery Coach’s Role?

• Resource Manager

• Provide linkages to recovery communities, treatment, housing, recovery conducive employment, health and social services, support groups, etc.

• Advocate

• Advocate for both recovery community and recoveree, help navigate complex social service systems.

• Motivator

• Motivates to mobilize resources, encourages self-advocacy.

• Problem Solver

• Identifying problem areas and assisting recoveree.

• Ally & Confidant

• Trustworthy, active listening, genuine care

• Role Model & Mentor

• Leading by example, offer living proof.

• Truth Teller

• Providing honest and caring feedback, help identify patterns of behavior.