Education
Hours:
52 Hours per week
Driving Directions:
Located at 127 East 105th St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10029. Take the 6 train to 103rd St. Walk two blocks north, turn right on 105th St. Street parking and nearby bus service available.
Recoveries R US, LLC is a vocational training organization dedicated to empowering individuals pursuing careers in addiction recovery and peer support. We specialize in preparing students to become Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC), Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA), and Certified Addiction Recovery Coaches (CARC), and we offer a variety of additional professional development trainings.
Founded by Connie Pacheco, a Latina leader from the South Bronx with over 40 years of experience in the field, our mission is to transform lives through education, advocacy, and workforce development.
We provide comprehensive, culturally responsive training programs that emphasize professional readiness, ethics, communication, and real-world experience. Our courses are delivered through in-person, hybrid, and distance learning formats to meet diverse student needs.
Beyond the classroom, we provide job readiness support and connect graduates to internships and employment opportunities across New York. Our work is grounded in equity, lived experience, and community collaboration—particularly with LGBTQ+ community.
Recoveries R US is proud to be a certified LGBT Business Enterprise through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and a leader in peer-led education and recovery workforce development.