National Recovery Institute® (NRI)
Peer-run training and technical assistance focused on increasing knowledge, capacity, and accountability of the peer workforce, addiction, and recovery professionals, behavioral health professionals, and professionals and organizations from industries concerned with substance use disorders and recovery.
OUR Objective
ROOTED IN MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
Our commitment to social good – We provide training and technical assistance to reduce stigma around substance use and recovery, and to drive lasting systemic change through education, opportunity, and leadership development.
Our vision for long-term positive impact – Our vision is to empower individuals, organizations, and communities to become change agents for addiction and recovery through education, consultation, and capacity building.
Our core values – We value collaboration, innovation, and respect. Our work focuses on developing the peer workforce, expanding professional allyship, cultivating RCO leadership, engaging diverse stakeholders, and creating spaces that foster wellness, participation, and action.
What we Do
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Training & Workforce Development
Building skills for sustainable recovery – We deliver expert-led training designed to strengthen the peer workforce and equip behavioral health professionals with practical skills. Our programs also support organizations and government agencies impacted by substance use disorders—helping them build capacity and foster recovery-friendly environments.
Our approach: • Grounded in lived experience and professional expertise • Flexible delivery: virtual, hybrid, or onsite • Options include single- or multi-day sessions, interactive webinars, and tailored curricula • Each session combines knowledge-sharing, dialogue, and experiential learning to build confidence and competency
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Technical Assistance (TA)
Driving organizational excellence and community impact – We provide individualized technical assistance to help organizations, communities, and collaborations build capacity and achieve sustainable outcomes.
Our services include: • Specialized consultation and strategic organizational development • Engagement through open office hours and Virtual Learning Communities (VLCs) • Advanced support to optimize systems, enhance program delivery, and align outcomes with long-term goals
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Curriculum Development
Custom learning solutions for lasting change – We design custom curricula to meet your organization’s standards and audience needs. Content can be delivered via Learning Management Systems (LMS), virtual platforms, or onsite formats.
Our comprehensive packages include: • Presentations, trainer scripts, and handouts • Training-of-facilitators (TOF) resources • Collaborative development process with open feedback and shared experience
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National CredentialsNational Peer Credentialing & Professional Development
Elevating careers and advancing recovery leadership – Advance your career and credibility in the recovery field through our nationally recognized training programs.
Highlights: • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available through NAADAC and IC&RC • Access to the National Recovery Institute and Recovery & U LMS • Opportunities to contribute as adjunct faculty, consultants, or volunteers
Our Principals
THe NationaL Recovery Institute®
Experiential Knowledge Matters
We integrate lived experience with professional expertise to inform every service.
Ethical, Responsive Resources
We provide supports tailored to diverse needs across individuals, organizations, and communities
Investment in Recovery
We strengthen systems and leaders because when recovery is resourced, communities thrive.
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Adjunct Faculty
Our National Recovery Institute® faculty are drawn from our peer member ranks and from partners with specialized knowledge and expertise.
Peer Recovery Support Credentials
Learn more about obtaining credentials for Peer Recovery Support Services staff.
Development Initiatives
Learn more about our Organizational and Professional Development opportunities.
The Perks
National Recovery Institute® OFFers
- Regional trainers
- Expert support for the peer workforce
- Decades of experience
- Deep roster of subject matter experts
- Strong roots in the peer movement
- Peer integrity first and always
- Training based on current national standards
- Strength-based knowledge delivery
- Training programs specific to your needs