The Mission Behind the Work
My mission is to use my lived experience, professional knowledge, and genuine passion for recovery to help others recognize their strength and believe in what is possible. I am committed to supporting individuals, families, and fellow professionals through education, advocacy, compassion, and a whole lot of hope. This work is more than a career to me—it is a calling to create meaningful change, strengthen the recovery community, and remind people that their past may be part of their story, but it does not get to write the ending.
Success from the Field
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This program helped me turn my own recovery into a clear path toward becoming a peer specialist. I finally feel like my story has a purpose.
Jordan
Peer Specialist in Training
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Kelly’s support and guidance made the certification process feel less scary and more doable. I felt seen, understood, and encouraged every step of the way.
Certified Peer & Family Specialist
Alex
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Recovery ReWritten gave me the tools and confidence to use my lived experience to help others. I’m proud of the work I do now.
Peer Support Advocate
Taylor
Peer Support Training CCAR Recovery Coaches
I facilitate every CCAR class you need so you can turn your lived experience into certification, confidence, and a career changing lives in recovery.”
FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
What is CCAR Recovery Coach Academy?
The CCAR Recovery Coach Academy is a 30-hour interactive training that teaches the essential skills needed to support individuals in recovery. Participants learn about different recovery pathways, strengths-based communication, advocacy, goal setting, community resources, and professional boundaries. The academy prepares recovery coaches to walk beside others with hope, respect, and compassion—without trying to control their journey or “fix” them.
How do I become a Certified Peer Specialist?
To become a Certified Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) in Colorado, individuals must have personal lived experience with mental health, substance use, or supporting a family member through these challenges. They must complete approved peer-support training, gain supervised experience, submit an application through the Colorado Providers Association, and pass the required certification exam.
Is previous experience required?
The core of being a Peer Specialist is your 'lived experience.' While no formal medical background is needed, a personal history of recovery or experience supporting a family member through recovery is essential for these roles.
Ready to Launch Your Career?
Whether you're looking to deepen your own recovery or build a professional career helping others, I'm here to support your journey every step of the way.
About Me
My journey has not been easy, but every part of it has shaped the person that I am today. I have experienced homelessness, lived through some of the darkest moments of my life, and felt the unbearable heartbreak of losing custody of my daughter. There was a time when I felt completely broken, ashamed, and unsure whether I would ever find my way back. Recovery gave me the chance to begin again—not all at once and not without setbacks, but through one small, difficult choice at a time.
Today, I am a Certified Peer and Family Specialist, Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator, Narcan trainer, Lead Recovery Trainer, and COPA supervisor. I now use the parts of my story that once brought me pain to bring hope to others. My past is not something I hide because it reminds me of how far I have come and why this work means so much to me. I am living proof that people can heal, families can be restored, and even the most painful chapters can lead to a life filled with meaning and purpose. I am not defined by what happened to me—I am defined by the life I chose to rebuild and the people I now have the privilege of helping along the way.
Highlighted Milestones
My Professional Journey
January 2022 - Present
As a Recovery Coach, I use my lived experience, professional training, and recovery-focused skills to help individuals identify their strengths and create meaningful goals. I provide encouragement, accountability, advocacy, and practical support while honoring that every person’s recovery journey is different.
April 2025 - Present
A CPFS is a trained professional who uses lived experience with mental health, substance use, or family recovery to support others. I provide encouragement, advocacy, resources, and practical guidance while helping individuals and families create their own path toward recovery.
May 2025 - Present
A Recovery Coach Professional is trained to help individuals develop recovery goals, overcome barriers, and build a healthy support system. I provide encouragement, accountability, resources, and practical guidance while honoring each person’s unique recovery journey.
September 2025 - Present
As a Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator, I am trained to educate and prepare future recovery coaches. I lead interactive trainings that build practical skills, professional ethics, and the confidence needed to support others on their recovery journey.
April 2026 - Present
As a Narcan Trainer, I teach individuals how to recognize an opioid overdose and safely administer Narcan. My goal is to give people the knowledge and confidence to respond quickly, reduce harm, and help save lives.
Lead Recovery Trainer for M1
December 2025 - Present
As a Lead Recovery Trainer, I develop and lead engaging trainings that prepare peer-support professionals to serve others with confidence, compassion, and skill. I also mentor trainers and help ensure training is accurate and practical.
Lead in Olympia Washington Office
December 2025 - Present
As the Lead for our Olympia office, I oversee daily operations, support staff, and build community partnerships. My goal is to create a strong, recovery-focused team that provides meaningful support to individuals and families.
Connect Today
Email
Kelly@Recovery-Rewritten.com
Phone
970.863.9504