Certified Facilitator Addiction Awareness

Welcome to the Certified Facilitator in Addiction Awareness training program. 

This comprehensive 8-week course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to facilitate evidence-based addiction awareness workshops in workplace, community, and faith-based settings.

Live Sessions (90 Minutes Weekly)
Each week features an interactive 90-minute live session (in-person or virtual) with:

• Mini-lectures with evidence-based content
• Interactive discussions and activities
• Case study analysis
• Skills practice (role plays, facilitation exercises)
• Peer learning and feedback
• Q&A and reflection

Self-Paced Online Learning (60 Minutes Weekly)
Between live sessions, you’ll complete R1 Learning Platform modules including:

• Video lessons
• Interactive assessments
• Reflective exercises
• Discussion board participation
• Resource exploration

R1 Learning Topics

• Substance Use 101
• Phases of Addiction
• Stages of Change
• Substance Use (Relapse) Warning Signs
• Consequences of High-Risk Behaviors
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Trauma-Informed