CARC
ICAADA Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) is a credential for family members, allies, loved ones or others who do not have personal, lived experience of recovery from substance use, mental health or co-occurring disorders. This credential is for those who wish to provide recovery support to those seeking/in recovery from substance use and/or mental health concerns.
CARC Requirements
Pre-requisite:
- Allies, friends and/or loved ones of person seeking and/or in recovery (persons in personal recovery are not eligible for this credential)
Previous Education:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Training and Education:
- Minimum 30 hours of recovery support fundamentals specific education (MHAI SWD Training Institute 5-day Recovery Support Fundamentals training OR CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training completed prior to July 1st, 2024, are the only courses accepted)
- 16 hours of recovery support ethical responsibility specific education (MHAI SWD Training Institute 2-day Recovery Support Ethics is the only course accepted)
Skills Domains
- Advocacy
- Ethical Responsibility
- Mentoring and Education
- Recovery/Wellness Support
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Experience:
- None
Examination:
- Applicant must pass the IC&RC Peer Recovery Examination
- Remote and in-person examinations are available. When considering remote examinations, please ensure you have reviewed system requirements and other obligations that must be adhered to for success remote examination completion. Those can be found here: https://www.prometric.com/sites/default/files/2020-04/PrometricProUserGuide_3.1_1.pdf.
Code of Ethics:
- The applicant must sign, and agree to abide by the ICAADA Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) Code of Ethics.
References:
- Two personal references
Residency:
- Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time
Recertification:
- 40 hours of recovery support specific education every two year, including 6 clock-hours in recovery support (or non-clinical) ethics and 6 clock-hours in cultural competency education
Fees:
- Membership: $125
- Exam: Member – $150 | Non-member – $300
- Certification: Member – $100 | Non-member – $200