About We R.I.S.E. New York
We R.I.S.E. New York is a professional training and development organization dedicated to transforming lived experience into leadership. We specialize in preparing individuals with personal histories of substance use to become Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA) and Certified Addiction Recovery Coaches (CARC) in New York State, equipping them with the skills, ethics, and confidence needed to thrive as recovery peer professionals.
Rooted in our core values—Recover. Improve. Share. Empower.™—our work bridges personal growth with professional advancement. We believe that people with lived experience bring unique wisdom, cultural humility, and healing power to the recovery landscape. Through accessible, evidence-informed training and ongoing support, we uplift peers as they step into meaningful, purpose-driven roles across the recovery continuum.
At We R.I.S.E. New York, we are committed to building a strong, ethical, and empowered peer workforce. We partner with organizations, treatment programs, and community-based providers to nurture leadership, expand recovery capital, and strengthen the recovery-oriented system of care in New York State.
When peers rise, communities rise. Together, we are shaping a future where lived experience is recognized as expertise—and where peer professionals lead with integrity, compassion, and hope.
Our Mission
We R.I.S.E. New York’s mission is to transform lived experience into professional leadership. We empower people in recovery to rise into ethical, skilled, and confident peer professionals through rigorous training, mentorship, and supportive guidance. By preparing individuals to become Certified Recovery Peer Advocates, we cultivate a workforce that inspires hope, strengthens recovery pathways, and elevates the quality and integrity of peer support across New York State.
Our Vision
We R.I.S.E. New York envisions a future where people with lived experience are recognized as leaders, healers, and catalysts for change. We aim to set the standard for peer recovery workforce development in New York State by providing a trusted training hub where peers turn their recovery journeys into meaningful, purpose-driven careers. Through empowerment, cultural humility, and professional excellence, we uplift individuals, families, and communities across the recovery spectrum.