Recovery Coaches & Support Specialists – NCDHHS Problem Gambling

A recovery coach’s goal is to serve as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking recovery from a problem with gambling and help to remove obstacles and barriers to recovery. A recovery coach’s job is to support a client in pursuing their own goals. A coach will offer someone the tools and guidance needed to follow the path they’ve already chosen. This can include:

Helping a person form a plan of action
Directing that person to the right resources
Helping them navigate the recovery system
Providing accountability and support
Offering guidance in developing new behavior patterns
Helping them view their progress objectively
Assisting in harm reduction for addictive behaviors

Peer Support Specialist

A peer support specialist is a person with “lived experience” who has been trained to support those who struggle with problems with gambling. Their personal experience of these challenges provide peer support specialists with expertise that professional training cannot replicate.

Peers are positive role models and offer hope to others, demonstrating by their own life that recovery is possible. This can include providing:

Emotional support
Helping the person improve their confidence as they navigate their recovery journey
Informational support
Helping those in recovery get the information they need to explore recovery options
Instrumental support
Helping a person navigate and set goals for their recovery
Affiliation support
Helping a person create a support system around them and develop a sense of community

If you are interested in a referral for our Peer Support Specialist or Recovery Coach program please contact [email protected] for more information.