State Approved Recovery Coach Training

Are you interested in becoming a Professional Recovery Coach? Our Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) training will equip you with the necessary skills to become an invaluable asset in your profession and your organization. At the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness (SACADA), we facilitate a reputable program that is cost-effective and recognized in the industry by leading professionals. SACADA is an approved training entity in San Antonio by the Texas Certification Board.

 

You MUST have “lived experience” and 18 months in recovery to take this course. We will look to verify this when you register.

Class Schedules

Training consists of 2 courses:

  1. First is CORE Training, a 3-Day, 24 hour course.

  2. Then a set of Recovery Support Peer Specialist Training Courses (RSPS), a 6-Day, 40 hour course.

We offer this course on a quarterly basis, here are the upcoming set of dates for each:

Month Course Dates Time
March 2026 CORE March 10–12 (Tuesday–Thursday) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
RSPS March 24–26 & March 31–April 2 (Tuesday–Thursday) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (T/W)
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Th)
May 2026 CORE May 5–7 (Tuesday–Thursday) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
RSPS May 18–20 & May 25–27 (Tuesday–Thursday) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (T/W)
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Th)
August 2026 CORE August 4–6 (Tuesday–Thursday) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
RSPS August 17–19 & August 25–27 (Tuesday–Thursday) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (T/W)
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Th)
October 2026 CORE October 6–8 (Tuesday–Thursday) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
RSPS October 20–22 & October 27–29 (Tuesday–Thursday) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (T/W)
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Th)

Participant must have a computer or phone with a working camera, microphone and access to wifi in order to successfully complete the class.

Total training cost is $450. Payment must be made 3 weeks prior to the course date you choose. All sales are final with purchase of class. Participants must apply, get accepted, and pay in advance before the first day of class.  SACADA accepts cash and credit card.

For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Garcia, Recovery Support Peer Specialist, Training Coordinator/Trainer at egarcia@sacada.org or call her at (210) 225-4741.

Once approved, you will be sent an invoice and link! to submit payment.