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Hope Warriors
Outreach

The Hope Warriors program is dedicated to advocacy, education, and community engagement, creating spaces where recovery is seen, supported, and celebrated. Through outreach efforts, pro-social events, and specialized training opportunities, Hope Warriors works to break stigma, empower individuals in recovery, and strengthen our community.

We provide essential training opportunities such as CCAR Recovery Coach Academy Training, Forensic Peer Support Training, and Language Matters Training, equipping both peers and community members with the tools to support recovery and promote meaningful change.

By fostering a network of informed advocates and creating spaces for connection and support, Hope Warriors champions recovery as a vital part of a thriving community—restoring hope, repairing lives, and rebuilding Wilkes County together.

Training

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Messaging Training

Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc. offers a Customizable Recovery Messaging Training designed to help community groups, employers, healthcare providers, faith organizations, and the general public understand the power of language in shaping perceptions around addiction and recovery.

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This interactive training explores how stigma impacts individuals and communities, and teaches participants how to use compassionate, person-first language to foster inclusion, dignity, and support for people in recovery. Tailored to meet the unique needs of your group, this training encourages open dialogue, challenges common misconceptions, and promotes a culture of recovery-friendly communication.

Whether you’re seeking to build a more supportive workplace, community, or organization, this training is a powerful step toward reducing stigma and changing the conversation around recovery.

Let’s change the message—together. Contact us to schedule a customized session for your group or organization.

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Recovery Coach Training

Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc. offers the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Recovery Coach Academy, a dynamic and interactive training designed to equip individuals with the skills to support others in recovery.

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This 5-day training is ideal for people in recovery, family members, professionals, and allies who want to become Recovery Coaches—non-clinical peers who promote recovery by removing barriers and building recovery capital. Participants will explore active listening, motivational interviewing, stages of change, ethical considerations, and the power of connection in the recovery process.

By the end of the course, trainees will be prepared to serve as recovery coaches in various settings, offering strengths-based support, encouragement, and hope to those seeking or sustaining recovery.

Empower others. Inspire change. Become a Recovery Coach. Contact us today to register for an upcoming session!

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Harm Reduction Pathways

Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc. offers Recovery Coach: A Harm Reduction Pathway Training, an innovative extension of the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy that focuses specifically on supporting individuals who use drugs through a harm reduction lens.

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This training equips recovery coaches with the tools and understanding to meet people where they are, honor all pathways to recovery, and provide nonjudgmental, person-centered support. Participants will explore the intersection of harm reduction and recovery coaching, including topics such as safer use practices, reducing stigma, overdose prevention, and building trust with individuals actively using substances.

Ideal for peers, providers, and community members, this training empowers participants to support positive change without requiring abstinence and to walk alongside individuals as they define their own goals and journey.

Expand your impact—learn how to coach through compassion, connection, and harm reduction. Contact us to register for the next training session.

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Forensic Peer Support

Forensic Peer Support Training equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to support justice-involved individuals on their recovery journey. This training blends lived experience with justice-informed practices, preparing peers to work alongside individuals impacted by the criminal legal system.

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Participants will learn how to navigate reentry challenges, reduce recidivism, and provide recovery-oriented support while fostering empowerment and connection. Upon completion, trainees will be prepared to serve as Forensic Peer Support Specialists, advocating for those seeking stability and healing after incarceration.

Join us in breaking barriers and creating pathways to recovery for justice-involved individuals! Contact us to learn more or register for an upcoming session.

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NC Certified Peer Support

Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc. hosts NC Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Training, an essential course for individuals with lived experience in mental health and/or substance use recovery who want to use their journey to support others.

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This state-approved training equips participants with the skills and knowledge to provide person-centered, strength-based support to those navigating recovery. Topics covered include recovery principles, ethical responsibilities, communication strategies, and self-care—all essential for empowering peers and fostering meaningful connections.

Upon completion, trainees will be eligible to apply for NC Peer Support Certification, opening doors to employment in treatment centers, recovery organizations, hospitals, and other behavioral health settings.

Take the next step in turning your experience into purpose! Contact us to learn more or register for an upcoming training session.

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Emotional CPR

Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc. is proud to offer Emotional CPR (eCPR) Training led by one a our certified facilitators. eCPR is an interactive, evidence-informed training designed to teach individuals how to support others through emotional distress and crisis.

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This training focuses on connecting, empowering, and revitalizing individuals experiencing emotional challenges by fostering compassionate listening, presence, and peer-led support. Participants will develop practical skills to recognize distress, provide support without judgment, and help others regain a sense of hope and empowerment.

Join us in creating a more compassionate, supportive community. Contact us to learn more or register for an upcoming eCPR training session!

Mend
the Hills

Each year, Mend the Hills brings our community together at the intersection of music, hope, and healing. Hosted by Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc., this outdoor benefit festival is more than just a concert — it’s a vibrant, pro social event that uplifts individuals in recovery, educates the broader community, and celebrates the strength and spirit of Appalachia.

Mend The Hills

Overdose
Awareness Day

Each year on August 31st, Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc. hosts a powerful community gathering in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, the world’s largest campaign to end overdose, reduce stigma, and honor the lives lost to substance use.

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This event brings together survivors, families, community members, and service providers to remember loved ones, support those in recovery, and raise awareness about the impact of overdose in Wilkes County and beyond. The event features guest speakers, a candlelight vigil, resource booths, memorial displays, and opportunities for healing and connection.

Through shared stories, remembrance, and community action, we aim to break the silence, reduce stigma, and promote hope. Together, we honor the lives lost and renew our commitment to saving others.

Join us every August 31st as we stand together in remembrance, awareness, and love.