What this page is. A neutral look at recovery coaching: paid peer support some people use during the first year off 7-OH and kratom synthetics. The one service listed below, You Are Accountable, reached out about a partnership. No money changes hands. We don’t run ads or take sponsorship, and a service appears here because community members can use it, not because anyone paid for the spot. If that ever changes, this line changes first. There’s no “best” and no endorsement here, only information. Details were verified from You Are Accountable’s own site on 2026-06-16; prices and coverage change, so re-check before you commit.
What recovery coaching is
A recovery coach is a trained peer, usually someone in long-term recovery themselves, who works with you on a regular schedule by text, call, or video to help you stay stopped. Coaching is not therapy, not medical care, and not a taper plan. It sits next to whatever path you’re on, whether that’s buprenorphine, SR-17, a leaf taper, or cold turkey with helper meds, and focuses on the part those don’t cover: the daily structure of getting through the first year.
Most of what coaching provides, you can get for free. The community runs a Discord and r/quitting7oh where people who’ve been through this answer at any hour. Mutual-aid groups like Kratom Anonymous and SMART Recovery, and the virtual meetings on the schedule, cost nothing. A paid coach adds what free support usually can’t: one named person who is accountable to you specifically, structured monitoring such as drug screening, and consent-based updates to family or a prescriber. Whether that’s worth paying for is a personal call. Trying the free options first costs nothing.
You Are Accountable
“Recovery doesn’t happen in a clinic. It happens here.” (youareaccountable.com, accessed 2026-06-16)
You Are Accountable is a virtual peer-coaching service based in Red Bank, New Jersey, available in all 50 states. It pairs you with a certified peer recovery specialist for your first year off a substance and builds monitoring and community support around that relationship. The company is clear about what it isn’t: not a detox, not medical care, and not a substitute for your prescriber. It’s meant to run alongside a quitting path, not replace one.
What’s included. Every plan bundles 1:1 peer coaching, at-home drug screening, community groups, and updates to the people you choose:
| Feature | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 1:1 peer coaching sessions | 1–3× weekly, by plan |
| At-home toxicology screening | Weekly or more |
| Breathalyzer monitoring | Daily, optional |
| Recovery community groups | Included |
| Family / clinician updates | Only with your consent |
Cost. Self-pay starts at $375/month for one session a week, with $650 for two (the option they mark as most common) and $850 for three. There’s a one-time $125 setup fee if you use the breathalyzer. Plans are month-to-month, cancel anytime, and HSA/FSA-eligible. The service says it bills some insurance, including GEHA at no cost to members, and is working on Medicare coverage. Confirm your own coverage with them before you start.
Credentials. Coaches are certified peer recovery specialists who are themselves in long-term recovery. The company states the program is clinically reviewed by AJ Diaz, LMSW, that it is LegitScript-certified, and that it operates under 42 CFR Part 2, the federal rule protecting the confidentiality of substance-use records.
What they report. You Are Accountable cites internal cohort figures: 10,000+ people supported, 98% member satisfaction, an average of 9 or more months with a coach, and roughly half as many returns to detox or rehab. These are the company’s own numbers, not independently audited. Read them as claims, not settled outcomes.
Scholarships. They’ve mentioned a limited number of funded spots for people coming from this community. Slots are limited and not guaranteed. If cost is the barrier, ask them directly through their site.
Questions to ask before you sign up
Coaching is a real expense, so get clear answers before you hand over a card. Any service that takes recovery seriously can answer these quickly.
- What does my plan cost, all in? Sessions, monitoring setup, and anything not listed on the pricing page.
- Will my coach be a certified peer specialist in recovery themselves? That peer match is the thing you’re paying for.
- What gets monitored, and who sees it? Drug screening and the optional breathalyzer produce results. Family and clinician updates are supposed to be consent-based, so confirm nothing is shared without your say-so.
- How does this fit with my prescriber and my quitting path? Coaching doesn’t replace MAT, SR-17, or a taper. Make sure your coach supports the path you’ve chosen.
- What’s the cancellation policy? Month-to-month should mean you can stop without a penalty.
- Does my insurance, HSA, or FSA apply? Get the answer in writing if you can.
Coaching is not crisis care. A coach who answers in minutes is still not an emergency line. If you’re in danger of harming yourself, call or text 988. For a suspected overdose, call 911. To find treatment or a medically supervised detox, especially if other substances such as alcohol or benzodiazepines are in the mix, SAMHSA’s helpline (1-800-662-4357) and findtreatment.gov are free and confidential.