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Welcome to Dolan Academy.

The professional training arm of Dolan Research International—where care meets competence, and recovery professionals come to grow.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or ready to lead others on theirs, Dolan Academy equips peer support specialists, recovery coaches, and behavioral health professionals with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to transform lives. Our classes are interactive, evidence-based, and rooted in real-world application—because that’s what lasting change demands.

What we offer.

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    Workforce Development

    Build the foundation for a thriving peer workforce.

    Training Excellence: Learn from expert instructors using evidence-based curriculum that blends care and science.

    Professional Growth: Develop leadership skills and advance your role in the recovery community.

    Dynamic Learning: Interactive formats that respect your lived experience and deepen your impact.

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    Personal Development

    Because strong professionals are rooted in strong people.

    Holistic Learning: Trainings that grow your personal resilience alongside your professional toolkit.

    Adaptable Courses: We meet you where you are—every training is designed to reflect the needs of those in the room.

    Reflective Practice: Expect engaging, thought-provoking sessions that challenge and inspire.

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✺ Course List ✺

  • A 5-day intensive course to build the skills and confidence needed to mentor and support individuals pursuing long-term recovery.

  • A 16-hour course that dives into the unique ethical considerations for peer roles—distinct from clinical ethics, yet just as essential.

  • Learn practical, evidence-based techniques to support your own mental health and build a culture of care in your workplace.

    • Resilience Building

    • Self-Care in Practice

    • Creating Supportive Environments

  • For supervisors of peer staff—this course sharpens your ability to lead with clarity, respect, and care.

    • Leadership Development

    • Supervision Skills & Boundaries

    • Conflict Resolution & Culture Building

  • An ongoing monthly series for peer workers ready to go deeper.

    • Advanced Recovery Practices

    • Leadership & Advocacy

    • Crisis Response

    • Career Sustainability

What you can expect.

High-Quality, Evidence-Based Instruction

Grounded in research and real-world relevance, our trainings deliver the gold standard in recovery education.

Flexible and Personalized Learning

Courses are designed to meet you where you are—adaptable to different roles, needs, and learning styles.

Instructors with Lived and Professional Expertise

Our trainers bring both clinical knowledge and lived experience to the table, offering insights you can trust.

Grounded in Healing and Growth

Every session is a space for connection, reflection, and meaningful progress—personally and professionally.

Interactive and Thoughtful

We move beyond lectures with engaging formats that invite participation, dialogue, and deep learning.

Focused on Real-World Application

You’ll leave each training with tools you can use—immediately and effectively—in your day-to-day work.