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Recovery Coach Training
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Support Group Circle

Training Details

Next Training Dates: 

July 1-July 30, 2025 

Free Recovery Coach Training | 40-Hour Course | 5 Weeks
Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 10 AM – 2:30 PM
In-Person at NIRCO’s Hub

202 S. Genesee St. 

Waukegan, IL 60085

 

Why Become a Recovery Coach?

Recovery coaching provides essential non-clinical support to individuals, families, and communities. As a coach, you will offer guidance, encouragement, and resources to help individuals build sustainable recovery.

 

What You’ll Gain:

  • Comprehensive Training – A 40-hour curriculum covering key recovery coaching principles

  • Professional Development – Earn 40 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon completion

  • Small Cohort Size – Limited to 20 participants for an interactive learning experience

  • Hands-On Learning – In-person training at NIRCO’s facility for practical skill-building

 

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A one-day, in-person training focused on trauma-informed peer support and warm hand-off skills.​

March 28, 2026 10:00am-2pm

An online recovery education series supporting individuals and families affected by incarceration.

February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th - 5:00-6:00pm / Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 881 6176 4581     /     Passcode: 845857

A peer-led, science-based recovery meeting focused on building skills for long-term behavior change.​

Every Tuesday starting January 27, 2026 12:00pm

A Women’s History Month event highlighting women’s leadership and impact on sustainable recovery and community change.​

March 21, 2026 10:00am

A supportive, judgment-free space for men to breathe, connect, and talk openly about life and healing.​

February 17, 2026 6:30-8:00pm

A storytelling and recovery event with author and artist LaSheena Jenkins exploring healing through art and writing.​

February 21, 2026 7:00-9:00pm

Contact

202 S. Genesee St.

Waukegan, Illinois 60085

 

Office: (847) 662-3205

Cell: 847-636-1869

 

info@nircolakecounty.org

© 2022 by NIRCO

NIRCO is a 501 (C3) nonprofit organization and our Tax ID# is 84-2351772

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 

9 am - 6 pm 

(Later times available by appointments)

Saturday 10 am - 2pm 

(by appointment only )

 

Closed Sunday

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