Newcomers and Global Citizens 

The Recovery Coaching Track for Newcomers and Global Citizens is designed to provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed addiction recovery coaching, specifically supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds as they navigate the challenges of substance use and addiction. This program addresses the unique experiences of newcomers, global citizens, and immigrant populations, offering a comprehensive, community-centered approach to addiction recovery and wellness.

This track focuses on the intersection of cultural displacement, systemic discrimination, and trauma as contributing factors to substance use. It equips participants with tailored coaching methods to support individuals from African, Latin American, Haitian, and other immigrant populations on their recovery journey. Participants will also explore how the political and social landscape influences mental health and substance use patterns, providing the tools to offer compassionate, culturally informed support.

Why This Program Matters

Newcomers and global citizens often face significant trauma and stress related to displacement, systemic discrimination, and violence. These experiences increase the risk of substance use and addiction, which can be exacerbated by barriers to mental health services and recovery support in their new environments. For individuals from countries like Haiti, Mexico, Latin America, and Africa, the trauma of resettlement is compounded by systemic inequities that can further fuel addiction. This program offers a culturally relevant and trauma-informed approach to recovery, addressing the specific needs of these communities.

Who This Program is For

• Peer recovery coaches, community health workers, and allies working with immigrant and global populations.
• Leaders and advocates within cultural and community organizations.
• Health professionals and service providers seeking to enhance their understanding of culturally responsive recovery coaching.
• Individuals with lived experience who wish to support others from immigrant and newcomer communities in their addiction recovery journey.

Learning Outcomes 

1. Supporting Substance Use Recovery in Immigrant Communities: Learn effective coaching practices to help immigrant communities address substance addiction and misuse, focusing on culturally relevant strategies that meet their specific needs..

2. Culturally Inclusive Recovery Coaching: Discover how to integrate cultural backgrounds into recovery plans, ensuring respect for traditions and values to enhance substance misuse recovery efforts within immigrant communities.

3. Empowering Mindset and Agency: Understand how to foster empowerment and self-efficacy in immigrant communities, equipping individuals with tools to take control of their recovery journey and reduce substance misuse.

4. Overcoming Language Barriers and Social Isolation: Develop strategies to address language barriers and social isolation, enhancing access to substance misuse recovery services and support networks for immigrant communities.

5. Building Stability: Gain skills to help immigrant communities establish stability through employment, education, and community involvement, crucial for reducing substance addiction and misuse.

6. Supporting Emotional and Mental Health: Understand how to address the emotional and psychological toll of migration linked to substance misuse, recognizing signs of mental health issues and facilitating appropriate support within immigrant communities.