BIR trains individuals, through the principles of recovery, to transform their lives and the lives of others. The foundation of this training is the Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) course developed by Connecticut Community for Addiction and Recovery (CCAR.us). As peers with lived experience, BIR members promote the diverse paths to long-term recovery and eliminating stigma. We supply certified and qualified coaches, as well as peer advocates, directly from to partnering entities including heath systems, criminal justice/law enforcement, insurance providers, community stakeholders, and grassroots organizations.