How long does coaching last?

It depends on what you need and find helpful. You might work with a coach for a specific challenge, meet regularly over a longer period, or arrange occasional check-ins. Discuss the pace and duration together.

What does coaching cost?

MHASO describes recovery coaching as a lower-cost option than therapy or counselling. Ask the intake team to confirm the current coaching fee, session length, and any applicable coverage before booking. Typically a session of Recovery Coaching is $75+hst.

How are privacy and consent handled?

Your coach will discuss confidentiality, ethical responsibilities, and consent with you. Ask how information is kept and shared, including the legal limits of confidentiality. Read our privacy and confidentiality information.

How do I get started?

Complete MHASO’s confidential intake form and mention recovery coaching. The team will review your needs and contact you about next steps. You can also call the office with questions before completing the form. Learn about the intake process.

SUPPORT FOR YOUR NEXT STEP

Addiction
Recovery Coaching

Your goals. Your pace.
Support along the way.

Recovery happens in everyday life. A recovery coach works alongside you to build routines, work through challenges, and take practical steps toward the changes that matter to you.

Fill out our intake form

Tell us you’re interested in recovery coaching.

One step at a time.

With someone by your side.

Flexible, practical support

Support shaped around your goals

In-person, virtual & phone options

HOW COACHING CAN HELP

Turn your goals into everyday steps.

You choose what you want to work on. Your coach brings encouragement, guidance, and practical ideas, while respecting your chosen recovery pathway.

Find your direction

Talk about concerns related to alcohol or other substances, their impact on your life, and the changes you would like to make.

Build helpful routines

Explore concerns about gambling, internet use, or gaming when these patterns are affecting your wellbeing, relationships, or daily responsibilities.

Navigate challenges

Discuss challenges in recovery, build practical coping strategies, and work toward goals that are meaningful to you.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A conversation.
A plan you shape together.

01. Start with what’s happening

Talk about recent experiences, what is working, and where you would like support.

Sessions are a space to reflect, explore options, and decide what comes next. Your coach helps keep the conversation constructive and focused on your recovery.

Meet our team

02. Explore practical tools

Discuss coping strategies, stress reduction, priorities, or changes to habits and routines.

03. Choose your next step

If you agree, set an activity or goal to try between sessions. Review it together and adapt as needed.

FINDING THE RIGHT SUPPORT

Is recovery coaching
right for you?

Coaching may be a helpful fit when you want practical, collaborative support to work toward recovery goals.

Talk to our intake team

Understand the coach’s role

Recovery coaching has a different role from therapy, social work, or psychological care. A coach is also not a sponsor or a friend. Your coach will discuss these boundaries with you.

Make room for the care you need

If significant mental health concerns or unresolved trauma are affecting your recovery, coaching may not be the right support at this time. The intake team can help clarify which MHASO service may be appropriate.