HYBRID EVENT: You can participate in person at Boston, Massachusetts, USA or Virtually from your home or work.

7th Edition of Global Conference on

Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry

October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Recovery Coaches

Recovery Coaches

Recovery Coaches are trained professionals or peers who provide guidance, support, and encouragement to individuals recovering from substance use disorders and behavioral health challenges. Unlike clinicians, recovery coaches focus on empowering clients through shared experience, practical assistance, and personalized recovery planning rather than clinical treatment. Their primary goal is to help individuals build resilience, navigate recovery resources, and maintain long-term sobriety and wellness.

Recovery Coaches work closely with clients to set achievable goals, connect with support groups, and access community services such as housing, employment, and healthcare. Serving as mentors, they bring personal insight into the challenges of addiction and recovery, offering both understanding and support. Through one-on-one meetings, group sessions, and outreach, recovery coaches help clients develop coping strategies, improve life skills, and strengthen social support networks. They play a vital role in reducing relapse rates by providing continuous, non-judgmental support during critical transition periods, including post-treatment and reentry into daily life. Recovery Coaches collaborate with healthcare providers, therapists, and case managers to ensure clients receive comprehensive, coordinated care. By fostering hope and personal empowerment, Recovery Coaches are essential in transforming recovery from a solitary journey into a supported, community-driven process, ultimately promoting lasting health and well-being. Their compassionate guidance is often the bridge that turns recovery goals into sustained success.

Committee Members
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2026 - Nile Stanley

Nile Stanley

University of North Florida, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2026 - Ann Marie Leonard Zabel

Ann Marie Leonard Zabel

Curry College, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2026 - Edie Raether

Edie Raether

NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
GAB 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2026 - Sindu Padmanabhan

Sindu Padmanabhan

Bharathiar University, India
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2026 - Kayla Albers

Kayla Albers

Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2026 - Jorja Jamison

Jorja Jamison

Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Speaker at Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry 2026 - Andrew Drasen

Andrew Drasen

A Vision of Hope Media, United States

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