Peer recovery coaches walk side by side with individuals seeking recovery from substance use. They help people create their own recovery plans, and develop their personal recovery pathways.

  • Tracey Ritter

    Tracey Ritter CPFS

    Denver, CO - Family Support Specialist

    Tracey Joined AFRC in 2022 as a Family Support Specialist. She offers individual support services to families and friends struggling with a loved one's substance and alcohol use. Tracey also facilitates a CRAFT- (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) group along with a family support meeting.

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  • Ralph Hanna

    Ralph Hanna CPFS

    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.

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  • Valentina Atencio

    Valentina Atencio CPFS

    Delta/Montrose, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

    I started going to Advocates for recovery in 2021 . I was a participant and I volunteered. I became a Peer Recovery Coach in 2022 for the Delta/Montrose area.

    “Today I’m a hope dealer to the those that still suffer.”

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  • Jared Horney

    Jared Horney

    Denver, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

    Jared has been in active and sustained recovery since 2020. He joined the AFRC Denver family in Juy of 2023.

    “I always found it rewarding and fulfilling to interact with others, particularly in the recovery space”

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  • Adam Herman

    Adam Herman CPFS

    Durango, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

    Adam joined our AFRC Durango team in August of 2023. He has been abstinent and free from all substances and/or alcohol since 2020.

    “Today my recovery exists within the light of the world where I focus on the positive side of life.”

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  • Michaela Israel-Hightower

    Michaela Israel-Hightower

    Sterling, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

    Joining AFRC in 2023, Michaela has been clean and sober since 2020. She is the most recent addition to our Sterling team.

    “The best thing about my life now is I get to advocate for those who can’t advocate for themselves.”

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  • Brooke Riedel

    Brooke Riedel

    Denver, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

    Brooke has been in active and sustained recovery since July 2020. She became part AFRC in January 2024 while taking the Peer Recovery coach Training. While taking the training she felt like she was doing exactly what she needed, making that next right move for her recovery “I’m excited and grateful to be a part of AFRC.

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  • Haley Rhode

    Haley Rhode

    Delta/Montrose, CO - High Acuity Peer Navigator

    Haley has been in active and sustained recovery since September of 2021. She began her journey with AFRC as a participant in 2021 and became a Peer Recovery Coach/ High Acuity Peer Navigator for the Delta/Montrose area in March 2024.

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  • Dara Mendoza

    Dara Mendoza

    Denver, CO - Bilingual Peer Recovery Coach

    Dara has been in active and sustained recovery since October 2021. Born in Tijuna, Mexico, Dara’s first language is Espanol. In April 2024, Dara joined the AFRC team as their first Bilingual Peer Recovery Coach.

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  • DeShawn Stewart

    Denver, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

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  • Matthew Moreno

    Matthew Moreno

    Sterling, CO - Peer Recovery Coach

    Matthew became a part of the AFRC team in September of 2024. Matthew has been in active and sustained recovery since 2016.  

    “I feel blessed to be able to use my life experiences to help others see light at the end of the tunnel.” 

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