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Help the Recovery Coach Leadership Academy to help others! 100% of your donations will go to support the people in recovery we serve.

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If you would like to support the RCLA, please email me at sean@rclamn.org, or use the link - https://app.autobooks.co/pay/recovery-coach-leadership-academy

Every dollar helps… your donation goes into helping serve people dealing with SUD, and helping the RCLA grow.

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Why give?

  • 1.

    Training the Next Generation of Recovery Coaches

    Support scholarships and training for individuals to become Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). Your donation helps people with lived experience turn their stories into purpose—guiding others toward recovery.

  • 2.

    Justice-Involved Reentry Support

    Help individuals transitioning from incarceration rebuild their lives. Donations fund reentry planning, peer mentorship, and support services that reduce recidivism and create real second chances.

  • 3.

    Community-Based Recovery Support Services

    Invest in local, grassroots recovery support—meetings, peer coaching, and safe spaces. These services keep people connected, supported, and moving forward in their recovery journey.

  • 4.

    Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention

    Save lives by funding harm reduction initiatives, including overdose prevention education, Narcan distribution, and community outreach. This is frontline work that meets people where they are.

  • 5.

    Workforce Development & Continuing Education

    Support ongoing training, certifications, and leadership development for recovery professionals. A stronger workforce means better outcomes for individuals and communities.

  • 6.

    Rural & Underserved Community Outreach

    Help expand recovery services into rural areas and underserved populations. Donations ensure no one is left behind due to geography, income, or lack of access.

RCLA INAUGURAL DONORS

The following organizations and individuals were the first to support the RCLA and help get us off the ground. We would like to recognize them for believing in our cause.

The Recovery Coach Leadership Academy would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Randy Anderson and Bold North Recovery for being one of the very first organizations to support our mission through their generous donation. Randy’s leadership and advocacy at the state level, along with his continued commitment to professional development within the CPRS workforce, have helped strengthen and elevate peer recovery support services across Minnesota. Beyond the professional impact, Randy and Bold North Recovery have made a lasting difference in my own life and in the lives of so many of my colleagues through their guidance, support, and dedication to the recovery community. We are deeply thankful for their belief in the mission of the RCLA and their continued investment in helping others succeed in recovery and service.

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The Recovery Coach Leadership Academy would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Tara’s Consulting LLC for their generous support and commitment to strengthening our community. Tara’s Consulting continues to make a meaningful impact through compassionate leadership, professional excellence, and a genuine dedication to helping others grow and succeed. Their support of RCLA helps us continue expanding recovery support services, professional development opportunities, and justice-involved programming throughout our communities. We are incredibly thankful for this partnership and look forward to many years of collaboration, shared purpose, and positive impact together.

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The Recovery Coach Leadership Academy would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Katie Blue, the Recovery Community Network, John Donovan, and the entire incredible RCN staff for their generous donation and unwavering support. RCN has played an immeasurable role in both my personal recovery journey and my professional development, providing guidance, opportunity, mentorship, and a community that truly believes in the power of recovery. I can honestly say that I would not be where I am today without the support, leadership, and encouragement I received from RCN. Working alongside such passionate and dedicated people has been an absolute honor and privilege, and I will always be grateful for the impact each of you has had on my life and the lives of so many others in recovery.

What People Are Saying

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“Taking the Recovery Coach Academy has changed the entire direction of my life”

— RCA Attendee
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“Sean is an amazing trainer, his training is so easy to understand and has helped me gain the necessary CEU’s to keep my CPRS certification current.” 

— CPRS inside the walls

What People Are Saying

(the images and likeness of all MN DOC IP’s are AI generated to protect their identities, the quotes are real. )

Impact & Inspiration

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Quotes from MCF LL CPRS

“You showed me that it’s possible to go to GREAT heights after lock up. Thank you.”

“Sean, your story is an inspiration to us all. You are a living testament that change is possible.”

“Thank you for taking the time to feed us great and important information. You have been a great inspiration.”

It has been an honor and a privilege to train the Certified Peer Recovery Specialists inside the MN DOC. It feels like a full-circle moment in my life to now be teaching within the walls of some of the very facilities where I once served time. The connection that forms when people with lived experience of justice involvement give back to those currently experiencing incarceration is powerful, deeply meaningful, and truly unmatched. My vision and passion is to continue to help people gain hope, purpose and direction… and never return to a state of incarceration.

“Thank you for your time and knowledge. I know it’s going to benefit my life greatly.”

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“Thank you for all the information and help you bring. The act of giving back helps us see what really matters.”

“Thank you for taking the time out of your day to provide us with your training and wisdom.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, as a donation to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your donation is 100% tax deductable

  • Every dollar you give -100% - goes back into the RCLA so we can continue providing our services

  • The RCLA would love your help in carrying out the services we provide. Please email me at sean@rclamn.org

  • Yes, if you have an interest in providing an in kind donation, please email me at sean@rclamn.org

  • Absolutely! The RCLA would be honored to highlight a special person or organization. For a personal donation $100.00 or more, RCLA will add your person to our donations page. If you would like to donate as an organization, your donation of $500.00 will also be posted on our donations page to show your support.