AFRC Trainings

Your Journey Begins Here

These trainings serve as the foundation for individuals aspiring to contribute to the peer workforce in Colorado. By combining education and skill enhancement, participants will be well-prepared to embark on their roles as Peer Support Professionals.

Training Requirements

  • Minimum 1 Year Active and Sustained Recovery: To ensure a rich learning environment, participants must have a minimum of 1 year of active and sustained recovery.

  • Payment Arrangements Prior to Training: Payment for the training must be arranged and confirmed before the start of the training session. Ensure all payment details are settled in advance to facilitate a smooth and uninterrupted learning experience.

  • Limited Seating - Registration Required: Seating for the training is limited to ensure an optimal learning experience. To secure your spot, please follow these steps:

    1. Complete a Training Application: All participants must fill out a training application in advance. Once your application is reviewed, you will receive instructions to proceed with registration. Only registered participants will have a guaranteed seat in the session.

    Note: Due to the limited seating capacity, we recommend completing your application and registration promptly to secure your place in the training.

Peer & Family Support Training 

In-person only

Duration: 60 training hours
Cost: $750

Upcoming Trainings

Dates: May 13-24
Times: Mondays-Fridays 9am-4pm

Location: Peer Assistance Services Training room

  • 2170 S. Parker Rd.

    Denver, CO 80231

Training Package Deal

40-Hour Peer Recovery Coach Training & 8-Hour Ethics for the Peer Support Professional

Save when you bundle both trainings

48 training hours total - $650

Peer Recovery Coach Training 

In-person or Virtual

Duration: 40 training hours
Cost: $600

Upcoming Trainings

Dates: June 24-28, 2024
Times: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Location: AFRC Denver & Virtual

  • 3440 W. 71st Place

    Denver, CO 80221

Ethics for the Peer Support Professional

In-person or Virtual

Duration: 8 training hours
Cost: $85

Upcoming Trainings

Dates: July 6, 2024
Times: 9am-5:30pm

Location: Virtual

All trainings are approved by the ​Colorado Peer & Family Specialist Certification Committee.

Attendees will receive a certificate of completion.  You must attend the entire training to receive the certificate.

What people are saying about training at AFRC

  • “Felt fully supportive. Each crucial subject was fully covered. Had no prior knowledge of role and feel very confident that I can fulfill the role and that I have the tools for anything else that needs to be enhanced in future.”

  • “This is an amazing program and I got more out of it than expected. Feel confident that I can grow in this role. Felt the passion and dedication of our instructor really show and inspires us! What you all are doing for the community is amazing and that really shows! Thank you!”

  • “The training made me comfortable with being prepared for peer coaching. I'm not as nervous as I was before. I'm looking forward to jumping right in.”

  • "Sean was a great trainer. Clearly very knowledgeable and always took time to make the space for open questions. He was engaging and considerate."

  • “Excellent presenter and content! Enjoyed meeting the other coaches as well and hearing their stories.”

  • "The training was very clear and direct. Was very informative. It was a great training."

  • "I feel that I not only have many more tools to use in my job, but I also just generally feel more confident in my abilities. Now I've realized that I have been given a gift with my struggles that I have a responsibility to pass to another person going through the same struggles."

  • "The material and Sean was amazing. I went back and told my boss if he is putting anyone else in that training it needs to be with AFRC/Sean."

  • "This training was very organized and I enjoyed it."

  • "Opened my eyes to different pathways of recovery. Great experience highly recommended to anyone wanting help others find recovery."

  • "Thank you so much. This organization is doing incredible things and each of you should be so proud of yourselves. Thank you for teaching me my own power."

  • "Sean is WONDERFUL! Made class interesting and made sure everyone understood the content before moving on."