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Hartford, CT (9.3.25) - The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) is proud to announce the appointment of Kevin Shuler as its new Director of Recovery Coaching. In this role, Shuler will oversee the daily operations of CCAR’s recovery coaching services, provide leadership to staff, and ensure the continued growth and impact of recovery coaching initiatives across the state.
Shuler previously served as Recovery Coach Program Manager – Emergency Department (ED), where he was instrumental in expanding CCAR’s hospital-based recovery coaching services. In his new leadership position, he will direct the development, delivery, and management of all CCAR recovery coaching programs.
Stacy Charpentier, CCAR’s Executive Director, praised Shuler’s leadership and vision:
“Kevin has been instrumental in building the growth and trust of recovery coaching through his leadership of our Emergency Department Recovery Coach Program. His dedication and vision have strengthened the foundation of this vital work, and I am excited to see how he will elevate the role in other areas as we continue to grow a professional recovery coaching workforce here in Connecticut.”
As part of CCAR’s leadership team, Shuler will ensure recovery coaching services remain high-quality, consistent, and effective, while expanding opportunities for advocacy and workforce development at the local, state, and national levels.
CCAR recovery coaching programs supported over 4,500 individuals in Connecticut in 2024.
For more information on CCAR, visit www.ccar.us
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