Monica Forbes is a person in long-term recovery, a nationally certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, an Idaho certified Recovery Coach supervisor, and a certified SMART support group facilitator. She currently serves as the CEO of Recovery United, Inc., which operates and supports Recovery Community Centers, a Recovery Coach program, and the Peer Supports Academy.

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