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Recovery Coaching Program:
Peer Support from Those Who Understand.
Our Recovery Coaching Program connects you with Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPAs)—individuals who have walked the path of recovery themselves. Peer support is built on mutuality—walking together toward recovery, not one person fixing another.
What is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)?
A CRPA is an OASAS-certified professional who uses their personal recovery experience to provide non-clinical peer support. They complement clinical treatment by offering hope, practical guidance, and connection to community resources.
OASAS Certified
Trained and certified by New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to provide peer support services.
Lived Experience
CRPAs have walked the path of recovery themselves, bringing genuine understanding and empathy to every interaction.
Non-Clinical Support
They complement clinical treatment by providing peer support, practical guidance, and connection to community resources.
How Our CRPAs Support You
Our CRPAs provide a range of non-clinical peer support services designed to enhance your recovery journey.
Recovery Mentorship
One-on-one guidance from someone who has successfully navigated recovery.
12-Step Navigation
Help connecting with 12-step programs, finding meetings, and understanding how to work the steps.
Community Resources
Connect with sober living homes, employment resources, and other community supports.
Crisis Support
Non-clinical crisis support, especially after hospitalization or incarceration.
Recovery Education
Learn about different recovery pathways, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Practical Assistance
Help with benefits applications, medical appointments, and navigating early recovery challenges.
What to Expect & Important Boundaries
Understanding what peer support is—and what it isn't—helps ensure you get the most from your experience. Our CRPAs work within clear boundaries to provide safe, effective support.
What Peers DO
- Provide non-clinical support based on lived experience
- Offer hope, encouragement, and practical guidance
- Connect you to community resources and supports
- Support your self-determination and choices
- Maintain strict confidentiality and boundaries
- Support all pathways to recovery, including MAT
What Peers DON'T Do
- Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment
- Prescribe or manage medications
- Replace professional medical or mental health care
- Engage in dual relationships or share information without consent
- Make decisions for you—you're in charge
- Provide crisis intervention (they connect you to appropriate services)
Meet Our Certified Recovery Peer Advocates
Our CRPAs bring lived experience, professional training, and genuine compassion to every interaction.
Brian Fayda, CRPA
Peer Advocate
Brian Fayda is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) at Integrity Treatment Partners. As someone with lived experience in recovery, Brian provides invaluable peer support to...
Cory Polansky, CRPA
Peer Advocate
Cory Polansky is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) at Integrity Treatment Partners. Drawing from personal recovery experience, Cory connects with clients on a deep level,...
Randy Ebisch, CRPA
Peer Advocate
Randy Ebisch is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) at Integrity Treatment Partners. Drawing from personal recovery experience, Randy connects with clients on a deep level,...
Recovery Coaching Program FAQs
Common questions about peer support and CRPAs.
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
Call us today to schedule your intake. Our compassionate team is here to help you take the first step toward recovery.
Proudly Serving Nassau County Communities
Integrity Treatment Partners provides outpatient addiction treatment and mental health services to residents throughout Nassau County and surrounding areas. We proudly serve the following communities from our centrally located facility in Baldwin, NY: