Recovery Training That Strengthens People and Communities.
SMRC provides practical, compassionate training for peer recovery professionals, families, employers, churches, community organizations, and individuals throughout Kalamazoo County and Southwest Michigan.
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Practical skills. Human connection.
Learning that meets you where you are.
Explore addiction recovery training for Kalamazoo County, from peer development and substance use disorder education to family support and overdose preparedness.
Course outlines are available now. Dates, lengths, delivery formats, prices and instructors are being finalized. Registration is not yet open.
Explore recovery-oriented support through listening, shared understanding and respect for each person’s choices. This introductory Michigan recovery coach training topic connects everyday peer conversations with ethical practice, community resources and multiple pathways of recovery.
Audience, learning goals & course details
Audience
Individuals in recovery, current peer workers, recovery organizations, behavioral health employees and community volunteers.
Length
To be confirmed
Delivery format
To be confirmed; ask about group options
Upcoming dates
No dates announced
Cost
To be confirmed
Instructor
To be announced
Learning objectives
Describe the role of lived experience, training and supervision in peer recovery support.
Practice active listening, advocacy and strengths-based conversations without directing another person’s recovery.
Recognize healthy boundaries and the difference between peer relationships and clinical care.
Document support respectfully and connect people with community resources and multiple pathways of recovery.
Develop a practical approach to confidentiality, professional communication and ethical relationships. Peer support ethics in Kalamazoo should leave room for warmth and shared experience while protecting each person’s dignity, privacy and choice.
Audience, learning goals & course details
Audience
Peer recovery coaches, peer supervisors, outreach teams and organizations developing ethical peer practice.
Length
To be confirmed
Delivery format
To be confirmed; ask about group options
Upcoming dates
No dates announced
Cost
To be confirmed
Instructor
To be announced
Learning objectives
Identify confidentiality concerns, dual relationships and conflicts of interest.
Choose appropriate self-disclosure, social media boundaries and professional communication.
Practice respectful documentation and cultural humility.
Recognize when to involve supervision or refer someone to clinical or emergency services.
Practice conversations that help people identify their own reasons for change. Motivational interviewing training in Kalamazoo emphasizes curiosity, collaboration and autonomy rather than pressure, debate or confrontation.
Audience, learning goals & course details
Audience
Peer coaches, case managers, nonprofit employees, church leaders, outreach workers and behavioral health teams.
Length
To be confirmed
Delivery format
To be confirmed; ask about group options
Upcoming dates
No dates announced
Cost
To be confirmed
Instructor
To be announced
Learning objectives
Use open questions, affirmations, reflective listening and summaries.
Recognize change talk and invite people to explore what matters to them.
Respond to uncertainty without arguing or trying to persuade.
Help a person identify a next step in their own words.
Explore how trauma can influence behavior, relationships, trust, emotional regulation and substance use. Trauma informed care training in Kalamazoo focuses on responding with emotional safety, clear boundaries and respect for personal choice.
Audience, learning goals & course details
Audience
Peer workers, behavioral health teams, community volunteers and people supporting recovery in nonclinical settings.
Length
To be confirmed
Delivery format
To be confirmed; ask about group options
Upcoming dates
No dates announced
Cost
To be confirmed
Instructor
To be announced
Learning objectives
Recognize how trauma may affect trust and engagement without assuming someone’s history.
Support emotional safety and avoid unnecessary pressure to disclose.
Use strengths-based communication and practices that reduce retraumatization.
Maintain healthy boundaries and identify appropriate referral practices.
Build preparedness for a possible opioid overdose with compassionate, practical education. Often searched for as Narcan training in Kalamazoo, this program covers naloxone, emergency response and connections to ongoing support.
Audience, learning goals & course details
Audience
Individuals, families, employers, churches, community organizations and outreach volunteers.
Length
To be confirmed
Delivery format
To be confirmed; ask about group options
Upcoming dates
No dates announced
Cost
To be confirmed
Instructor
To be announced
Learning objectives
Recognize signs of a possible opioid overdose and contact emergency services.
Understand naloxone administration using the product instructions and an appropriate training demonstration.
Identify immediate assistance, including following the emergency dispatcher’s instructions.
Understand that overdose symptoms may return and that further naloxone may be needed.
Stay with the person until emergency help arrives and identify recovery resources for follow-up.
Find a steadier way to support someone you care about while caring for yourself. Family addiction support in Kalamazoo begins with understanding substance use disorders, listening without judgment and recognizing what is within your control.
Audience, learning goals & course details
Audience
Parents, spouses, adult children, caregivers and friends.
Length
To be confirmed
Delivery format
To be confirmed; ask about group options
Upcoming dates
No dates announced
Cost
To be confirmed
Instructor
To be announced
Learning objectives
Build a practical understanding of substance use disorders and multiple recovery pathways.
Practice communication and healthy boundaries without trying to control another person’s recovery.
Recognize crisis warning signs and know when to seek emergency or professional help.
Distinguish supportive actions from patterns that unintentionally shield harmful behavior from consequences.
Identify self-care practices, community resources and support for family members.
Help your workplace respond to substance use concerns with respect and practical support. Workplace addiction training in Kalamazoo can help supervisors listen appropriately, reduce stigma and connect employees with qualified help.
Audience, learning goals & course details
Audience
Employers, supervisors, human resources teams and workplace leaders.
Length
To be confirmed
Delivery format
To be confirmed; ask about group options
Upcoming dates
No dates announced
Cost
To be confirmed
Instructor
To be announced
Learning objectives
Reduce stigmatizing language and practice supportive workplace communication.
Recognize workplace concerns without diagnosing an employee.
Respond appropriately when an employee asks for help and protect confidentiality.
Explore return-to-work support and referral resources within the organization’s policies.
Identify when human resources, clinical professionals or emergency responders should guide the response.
Build a compassionate response to individuals and families affected by addiction. Church recovery ministry training in Kalamazoo welcomes organizations that want to listen well, reduce stigma and make thoughtful connections to recovery resources.
Audience, learning goals & course details
Audience
Pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers and community leaders throughout Kalamazoo County.
Length
To be confirmed
Delivery format
To be confirmed; ask about group options
Upcoming dates
No dates announced
Cost
To be confirmed
Instructor
To be announced
Learning objectives
Use nonjudgmental language and listening practices.
Maintain boundaries and recognize when a situation needs professional or emergency help.
Build overdose awareness and locate appropriate local referral resources.
Develop a recovery-supportive ministry or volunteer setting that respects each person’s choices.
Connect recovery planning with practical steps for returning to community life. Kalamazoo County reentry training considers the everyday details that can make follow-through easier, from identification documents to a first employment conversation.
Audience, learning goals & course details
Audience
People preparing for life after incarceration, family supporters, peer mentors, reentry workers and community organizations.
Length
To be confirmed
Delivery format
To be confirmed; ask about group options
Upcoming dates
No dates announced
Cost
To be confirmed
Instructor
To be announced
Learning objectives
Create a recovery plan for the transition after incarceration.
Identify employment readiness, transportation, housing resources and identification-document needs.
Support family reunification with realistic boundaries and expectations.
Explore relapse prevention, peer mentorship and community connection.
Prioritize referrals and follow-up without promising housing, employment or legal outcomes.
Plan recovery education for a workplace, church, volunteer team or family-support group. Start with the people you want to reach and the questions they face.
An SMRC educational course introduces knowledge and skills. Completion does not automatically make someone a Michigan Certified Peer Recovery Coach, confer a license, or provide continuing education credits.
Michigan’s peer recovery framework connects lived experience with training and supervision to support people beginning and sustaining recovery. Official certification has its own application, eligibility, training and approval process.
No SMRC course on this website has verified approval for a recognized credential, continuing education credit or government certification. If you need training for a job requirement, ask the relevant authority or employer whether the exact course is accepted before enrolling.
Use MDHHS’s current application and policy links to check the official Certified Peer Recovery Coach pathway. If an employer asks for a different credential, confirm its issuing body and requirements directly.
Dates, costs, instructors and delivery formats are being finalized. No confirmed SMRC training sessions are currently listed. You can ask about a program or request an organizational session. An inquiry does not reserve a seat.
Do SMRC courses provide certification or continuing education credits?
No recognized credential, continuing education approval or government approval is verified for these SMRC courses. Educational course completion is separate from official certification. See the credential guide and verify requirements with the relevant authority.
Do I need to share personal recovery information?
You can inquire using only contact and learning information. Do not include health records, recovery history or another person’s private details. Training examples can use fictional situations.
Communities we serve
Rooted in Kalamazoo. Connected across the region.
Kalamazoo, Portage, Oshtemo, Comstock, Parchment, Richland, Galesburg, Vicksburg, Schoolcraft, Augusta and surrounding Southwest Michigan communities.
