Certified Harm Reduction Coach (NCHRC)
Help Clients Heal Even if They’re Not Ready to Quit
The NCHRC certification trains you to coach individuals struggling with addiction using compassionate, evidence-based harm reduction strategies. From safe use and controlled drinking to MAT, cannabis, and nutrition, you’ll help clients move toward health and healing without shame or rigid abstinence rules.
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Traditional Recovery Models Aren’t Enough Anymore
what happens when your client doesn’t want—or isn’t ready—to stop using?
That’s where harm reduction comes in. Our nationally certified Harm Reduction Coach training gives you real-world strategies to support clients and become the go-to coach who understands both the science and humanity behind progressive addiction care.
Whether you’re a coach, counselor, interventionist, or healthcare worker, this program empowers you to meet clients where they are and walk with them toward safer, healthier choices.
This training is for you if...
You’re new to coaching and want to start with the most progressive and practical approach to addiction recovery
You’re a current coach, therapist, or counselor who needs tools beyond abstinence-based methods
You’re ready to become a credible, respected professional in a field that needs more flexible, human-centered solutions
Whether you're just starting your journey or adding harm reduction to an existing practice, this program equips you with everything you need to confidently support clients from day one.
What You Will Learn In This Training:
practical tools, proven protocols, and powerful insight you can use immediately.
Foundations of Harm Reduction
Learn the history, public health impact, and ethical principles behind harm reduction. Understand how it differs from abstinence-only models—and why it works.
Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) Deep Dive
Master the use and coaching implications of Suboxone, Methadone, and Vivitrol including real-world protocols, risks, and client guidance.
Ethical Guidelines for Harm Reduction Coaches
Understand the boundaries, responsibilities, and best practices of working with at-risk populations even when their choices conflict with your own recovery experience.
Safe Use and Risk Reduction Strategies
Explore clean needle programs, safe injection sites, and how to reduce harm for clients actively using drugs or alcohol.
Cannabis and Controlled Drinking as Harm Reduction Tools
Understand how to ethically support clients using cannabis and alcohol in moderation—without judgment or enabling.
Addictions Beyond Substances
Learn how to work with clients struggling with porn/sex addiction, food and sugar addiction, gambling, and digital addictions.
Certified Harm Reduction Coach (NCHRC)
a comprehensive certification built on clinical insight, neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and real-world coaching applications.
The Harm Reduction Coach Certification is the only nationally certified program that trains professionals—and those just starting out—to support clients through addiction using evidence-based, non-abstinence approaches like MAT, cannabis, and controlled use. Instead of forcing clients into an all-or-nothing model, we teach coaches how to meet people where they are and reduce harm without shame. It’s real-world, client-led recovery training built on compassion, public health, and personal choice.
Here's Everything That You'll Get When You Join Today:
The Complete Certified Harm Reduction Course Video Series
Ethics and Professional Standards Course
10 Weeks of Live Group Mentorship with a Master Coach
Digital Course Manuals + Exams + Credentialing
Marketing Seals + Use of NCHRC Designation
26 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
But Students Joining During August Also Get These EIGHT Added Bonuses Valued At $9997 FOR FREE
Bonus: My #1 Best-Selling Workbook On Client Exercises
Bonus: Private Graduate & Networking Communities
Bonus: Access to Exclusive Job Board
Bonus: 1-Year Online Directory Listing to Attract Clients
Bonus: Referrals from The Addictions Academy®
Bonus: Faculty + Affiliate Opportunities
Bonus: Lifetime Discounts On All Addictions Academy® Programs & Certifications
TOTAL VALUE $15997
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Your Host for this Training, Dr. Cali Estes
Your Host for this Training, Dr. Cali Estes
Trusted By & Featured In
Dr. Cali Estes is a globally recognized expert in addiction recovery, mental health, and trauma-informed coaching. Known as “The Female Dr. Drew” and “The Battery Recharger,” she blends clinical psychology, neuroscience, and practical coaching tools to help individuals and professionals heal, grow, and transform on their terms.
With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Cali has helped thousands break free from addiction, narcissistic abuse, burnout, and emotional trauma using science-backed modalities like neurofeedback, NAD therapy, nootropics, and her groundbreaking Memory Reconstruction Method™. She's also a 6-time #1 bestselling author and the host of the top-ranked podcast Unpause Your Life.
As the visionary behind The Addictions Academy®, she has certified over 60,000 coaches, therapists, and clinicians in 40 countries and trained teams at more than 500 addiction treatment and mental health facilities worldwide. Her programs—including this Narcissistic Abuse Coach Certification™—are fully accredited, trauma-informed, and designed to equip professionals with real-world tools that lead to measurable outcomes.
Dr. Cali’s work is personal. After losing her husband, musician Tim Estes, to addiction-related complications, she turned her pain into purpose—becoming a fierce advocate for coaching that works, care that adapts to the client, and healing that lasts. Whether you're just starting your coaching journey or expanding your clinical toolbox, Dr. Cali brings the expertise, passion, and integrity to help you make a lasting impact.
As the visionary behind The Addictions Academy®, she has certified over 60,000 coaches, therapists, and clinicians in 40 countries and trained teams at more than 500 addiction treatment and mental health facilities worldwide. Her programs—including this Narcissistic Abuse Coach Certification™—are fully accredited, trauma-informed, and designed to equip professionals with real-world tools that lead to measurable outcomes.
Dr. Cali’s work is personal. After losing her husband, musician Tim Estes, to addiction-related complications, she turned her pain into purpose—becoming a fierce advocate for coaching that works, care that adapts to the client, and healing that lasts. Whether you're just starting your coaching journey or expanding your clinical toolbox, Dr. Cali brings the expertise, passion, and integrity to help you make a lasting impact.
The need is growing. Step up and become the coach they’re looking for. Enroll now.
Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, the Nationally Certified Harm Reduction Coach Certification will give you the tools, confidence, and credibility to support clients in the real world on their own terms.
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In addiction and mental health education and state exam preparation
Accredited
Accredited in the USA, Canada, Europe, and 10 other countries for addiction and mental health classes.
Opportunities
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What is a Harm Reduction Coach?
A Harm Reduction Coach is trained to support clients struggling with addiction or risky behaviors—without requiring total abstinence. Instead of following a one-size-fits-all model, harm reduction coaching meets people where they are, helping them reduce risks, make safer choices, and move toward healthier outcomes using evidence-based strategies like MAT, cannabis, and controlled use.
Do I need a degree or prior experience to join?
Nope. This certification is open to everyone whether you're a complete beginner exploring a new career, or a seasoned professional looking to expand your skill set. We teach you everything you need to know, from foundational concepts to advanced harm reduction practices.
Can I really build a career from this?
Yes, absolutely. Certified Harm Reduction Coaches are in growing demand across many sectors—private practice, recovery coaching, peer support, wellness, public health, and even treatment centers. With the rise of alternative recovery models and client-centered care, this certification gives you a unique edge in a rapidly evolving field.
Will this certification help me if I already work in a treatment center or clinical setting?
Definitely. Many traditional settings are beginning to integrate harm reduction strategies alongside abstinence-based approaches. This training makes you more versatile and valuable—equipping you with tools to support clients using MAT, cannabis, or other non-traditional methods in an ethical and informed way.
Why would someone hire a Harm Reduction Coach instead of a therapist?
Not everyone wants—or needs—clinical therapy. Harm Reduction Coaches provide practical, non-clinical support rooted in behavior change, personal goals, and accountability. Many clients prefer working with someone who understands addiction from both a public health and lived-experience lens, without diagnosing or pathologizing them.
How much can I make as a Harm Reduction Coach?
Earnings vary based on your location, business model, and experience—but certified coaches can earn anywhere from $80 to $150+ per session, or more in group or program-based formats. Many graduates build full-time private practices, while others integrate harm reduction coaching into existing roles or services.
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