Turn Your Pain Into Purpose
Already a certified recovery coach or peer-support specialist with lived experience? DAMD Recovery places warriors like you into the facilities that need them most. Join our roster.
“We don't need perfect. We need real. We need you.”
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Real Experience
More Than a Job. A Calling.
You didn't survive what you survived just to keep it to yourself.
Turn Pain Into Purpose
Your struggles become your superpower. What broke you can now help others break free.
Steady Placements
We connect you with facilities that need real coaches. Temporary or permanent, you choose the fit.
Community of Leaders
Join a tribe of warriors who've been through it. No pretenders. No theory-only coaches.
Grow Your Career
Build a meaningful career helping others. Facilities need real coaches, not paper credentials.
Ongoing Support
You're never alone. A team that has your back and stands behind every placement.
Make Real Impact
Change lives. Not with platitudes—with truth, accountability, and genuine connection.
What We're Looking For
This is a roster for coaches who are already certified and already trained. If you've been through it, hold an active certification, and are ready to help others get through it too, we want to hear from you.
Lived Experience
Personal recovery journey (about 2+ years suggested)
Active Certification
A recognized recovery-coach or peer-support cert (CADC, RADT, CCAR, NCPRSS, or state Peer Support Specialist)
Strong Boundaries
Professional, ethical, and grounded—able to hold space without losing yourself
Reliability
Show up when you say you will. Consistency matters.
Professionalism
Represent yourself and DAMD well inside partner facilities
LA Metro Location
Ability to facilitate groups in the Los Angeles / Orange County area
“We build leaders through suffering—not followers through comfort.”
— DAMD Ethos
How You Join the Roster
No coursework, no certification to earn here. You bring the credentials—we connect you with the work.
Check Requirements
- Active certification
- Lived experience
- Strong boundaries
Submit Application
- Your background
- Your certifications
- Your story
Interview
- Meet with Gabriel
- Discuss your fit
- Confirm alignment
Get Placed
- Join the roster
- Match to facilities
- Start coaching
Ready to Turn Your Pain Into Purpose?
Your story isn't over. It's just getting started. Apply to join the roster and let's see if DAMD is the right fit for you.
Have questions first? Email us directly