Recovery Coaches in the Emergency Department
About the Program
The Recovery Coaches in the Emergency Department (RCED) program was established in 2018, with the goal of serving individuals presenting with substance use disorders in the Emergency Department. This program was created by establishing partnerships between the Vermont Department of Health, Vermont’s Recovery Centers, and their local hospitals. As of 2021, Recovery Coaches are now working in hospitals throughout the entire state of Vermont, providing resources and support to those in crisis when they need it most. Recovery Vermont is proud to provide these coaches their initial and ongoing training.
Recovery Centers
Hospitals
Turning Point Center of Central Vermont
Turning Point of Chittenden County
Turning Point Center of Bennington
Turning Point of Windham County
Kingdom Recovery Center
North Central Vermont Recovery Center
Turning Point Center of Springfield
Journey to Recovery Center
Turning Point Center of Rutland
Turning Point Center of Addison County
Turning Point Center of Franklin County
Central Vermont Medical Center
University of Vermont Medical Center
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Copley Hospital
Mount Ascutney Hospital
Springfield Medical Care Systems
Northwestern Medical Center
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Porter Medical Center
Gifford Medical Center
Positive Outcomes of Recovery Coaching in the Emergency Department

Recovery Coaches from the North Central Vermont Recovery Center in partnership with Copley Hospital.
+ Reduce recidivism (fewer return visits).
+ Reduce substance related Emergency Department visits.
+ Reduce costs and ED caseload.
+ Reduce opioid overdose risk for individuals.
+ More people enter long-term recovery.
+ Increased awareness about the hope, healing, and power of recovery for persons struggling with substance use disorder, their family members, hospital staff and volunteers.
+ Infuse the hospital system with recovery values and concepts.
+ Increase the connection rate to community care.
+ Save Lives!
RCED Training Program 2023
The RCED training is a two-day training for Recovery Coaches working in Vermont’s Recovery Centers. These trainings are hosted by Recovery Vermont and are currently being held online.

Modules Covered
Learning Objectives
Practical and Protocols
Accountability
Stigma-reduction & Recovery Advocacy
Boundaries
Motivational Interviewing in the Emergency Department
Resource Provision
HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
Best Practices GPRA Interview
Trauma Informed Services
Upcoming Training Dates in 2023
The RCED training is currently only for Recovery Coaches employed by a Vermont Recovery Center, and working in the VT RCED program
October 25th & 26th | 9am – 4pm
December 6th & 7th I 9am – 4pm
Applications will become available six weeks prior to each training.
Requirements
+ Recovery Coach graduate from the Vermont Recovery Coach Academy
+ Permission from your Executive Director and/or supervisor
+ A supervisor
+ Strong WiFi connection, video, and microphone capabilities
What our coaches have to say
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