Your Home for Professional Recovery Coaching in Canada
Join a national community dedicated to accreditation, professional standards, and ethical excellence. Elevate your practice today.
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Credibility
National accreditation (ARCC)—an exclusive benefit for members.
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Visibility
Get listed in our public Members’ Directory as a fully accredited member (ARCC).
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Connection
Bi-weekly sessions for coaches collaborations and ethical practices, for real-time peer support and discussion.
Join the Community. Earn the Standard.
You’ve completed your foundational training. Now take the next step. Join a national community committed to professional standards, ethical excellence, and the advancement of recovery coaching in Canada. Our national directory features accredited recovery coaches—helping the public find qualified, trusted support.
How it Works
A Two-Step Process to Become Accredited with RCC
Step 1
Become a Member
(Start Here)
Get your insurance, join the peer groups, enter the RCC ecosystem and help shape the field of recovery coaching in Canada.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 30 hours of Recovery Coach training. *Please have your credentials ready to upload for review.
HOW IT WORKS
You can get started at the button below. Once your application is reviewed you’ll be send a secure payment link for your annual application fee and an invite to the membership portal.
Looking to apply for accreditation? Once inside the portal you’ll see instructions on how to enter the process.
*As a national not-for-profit, all membership dues go to the service of the Recovery Coaches Canada members.
FEES
$249 annually
Step 2
Earn Your National Credential (ARCC) and Be Listed in Our Directory!
Once you are a member of Recovery Coaches Canada, you may apply for accreditation. The ARCC accreditation process is rigorous, ensuring only the most skilled and committed recovery coaches earn this esteemed designation.
REQUIREMENTS
Be a Member in good standing with RCC
Minimum 30-hours of Recovery Coaching Training
Minimum 20-hours of Advanced Recovery Coach Training
Minimum 10-hours of Ethical Training specifically for Recovery Coaches
Submit a 20-to-30-minute recorded coaching session for review by a panel of professional recovery coaches
HOW IT WORKS
Apply for membership with the RCC. Once accepted, login to your membership portal to access the application process for accreditation.
FEES
$150 upon application
$75 renewal fee every two years with 20 additional CEUs
THE DIRECTORY
All accredited members of RCC are listed in our public members’ directory! Create your profile, link to your website and your socials, list your contact information and get on the map for recovery coaching in Canada.
REMEMBER! In order to apply you must first be a member in good standing with RCC. Applying for Membership is your first step. You can learn more details about becoming accredited at the button below, then come back to this page to apply for membership! 1l
More Benefits for Members
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Quarterly Newsletters
Stay connected, informed, and inspired.
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Ethical Support Groups
Navigate challenges in practice with integrity.
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Ongoing Opportunities
Stay informed about training and professional development opportunities.
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Advocacy and Representation
Represent your role and your industry of coaches across Canada.
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Grow With Us
Be a part of a growing national network committed to recovery-oriented practice.
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Protection
Special rates on liability insurance.
What Members are Saying
Affiliated with Canada's Leading Recovery Coaching Standards