Aurora, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

Ralph Hanna, lives and works in Aurora, CO and has been working at Advocates for Recovery Colorado in Aurora since July 2021. Ralph has been in active and sustained recovery since 1986.

Denver, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

Laura has been in active and sustained recovery since March 2023. She recently joined AFRC as a Peer Recovery Coach in Denver after attending the Peer and Family Support Training in October 2024.

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the amazing team at AFRC! I’m excited to share my recovery journey in hopes that my story and experiences will help others.”

Clear Creek/Gilpin County, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

Lindsay has been in active and sustained recovery since March 2024. She recently joined AFR in May as a Peer Recovery Coach at the Foothills- Gilpin County program after taking the Peer & Family Support training in October 2024.

She discovered that peer support is not only her passion, but also a powerful part of her own recovery. Supporting others reminds her daily of the strength it takes to heal and the importance of connection, compassion, and shared experience.

"We all heal differently. Don’t measure your journey by someone else’s clock."

Sterling, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

Michele has been in active and sustained recovery since November 2023. She became part AFRC in June of 2025 when she joined the Internship Program. As she started the Internship Program, she realized that this is exactly where she was meant to be.

She realized how powerful a peer coach could be in supporting others with their recovery journey. As a Peer Recovery Coach, she is passionate about helping others find hope and purpose in recovery.

“My own journey has taught me that healing is possible, and now I use that experience to support, guide, and encourage others as they create meaningful change in their lives.”

Lakewood, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

I’m originally from North Carolina, and some folks say I’m weird, loud, and country, with a bit of broken English. But through my recovery journey, I’ve learned to own every part of who I am. I’m a wife, a mother, and I have three years in recovery, not only from substance abuse but also from mental health challenges. Now, I’m passionate about using my lived experiences to support and uplift others in the community.

Durango, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

Melissa has been in active and sustained recovery since February 2021. She joined AFRC in September 2025 as a peer recovery coach in Durango.  

She discovered her passion is in helping others find their way out of the dark. Recovery looks different to everyone and that is to be celebrated. By being a peer recovery coach you get the opportunity to meet people where they are. And embark on a recovery journey with them while they grow into the best version of themselves.  

Lakewood, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

Chris joined Advocates for Recovery Colorado as a peer recovery coach in 2025 and loves working with people who aspire to live life more fully. He wants everybody to know that you don’t have to do recovery alone.  

“I was empowered to try life free of alcohol because I saw a friend I knew do it before me. It showed me that not only is it possible, but life is also better because I did.”     

Chris has been in active and sustained recovery since 2008.    

Delta, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

Terrence ( T.J. ) has been in active sustained recovery since April 9th 2024. He started with AFRC as a peer and that's when he realized that he was being called to help people. He joined AFRC in September of 2025 as a Peer recovery Coach in Delta After his training. " I' am blessed to be apart of AFRC

Denver, CO - Family Support Specialist

Marcie joined AFRC Westminster to support our team during Rally 2025 season and she never left! She brought her skills in administrative operations to the Executive Directors to help them maintain structure and organization throughout the AFRC Team.

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out” Dr. Seuss

Denver, CO - Bilingual Peer Recovery Coach

My recovery journey has shaped my dedication to walking alongside others as they navigate their own paths toward stability and wellness. I believe recovery is possible for everyone when individuals are met with dignity, respect, and access to meaningful resources.

Sterling, CO - Bilingual Peer Recovery Coach

I am a Bilingual Recovery Peer Coach dedicated to advocating for individuals in Recovery and supporting all pathways to Recovery.  I hold a Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant Certificate, Behavioral Health plus certificate and Acu-Detox certification, combining professional training with lived experience to provide compassionate, person-centered support.

Pueblo, CO - Peer Recovery Coach