Thriving Together NCW Recovery Coaches: Supporting long-term sustained recovery

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August 17, 2026

Building on the legacy of its opioid project during the Medicaid Transformation, Thriving Together NCW works with people in recovery to build support systems that will make long-term and sustained recovery the rule rather than the exception. A primary strategy is to develop and coordinate a network of paid and dedicated recovery coaches with lived experience to more effectively meet the needs of people in active addiction and maximize their chances of achieving sustained recovery. Since 2019, Thriving Together has trained over 200 recovery coaches. Recovery coaches are people who directly assist peers to promote and sustain their long-term recovery. They are resource brokers, assist with overcoming obstacles, and offer mentorship and key emotional support.

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