There are moments in recovery when the standard tools aren't enough. A work trip. A wedding. A transition out of treatment. A period of high vulnerability when the risk is real and you don't want to navigate it alone. Companion work is the presence of a trained recovery coach in those moments — in person, in real time.
What It Is
Companion work at Elemental Collaborative is not babysitting. It is not surveillance. It is accountable, goal-directed support from someone trained in recovery coaching — in the situations where that support needs to be physical, not virtual. This can look like accompanying a client to a social event where substances will be present. It can look like being present during a difficult transition out of a treatment program. It can look like daily in-person support during an intensive period of early recovery. The coaching foundation is what distinguishes this from standard sober companion services — every engagement is structured around goals, not just presence.
Who It's For
People in early recovery navigating high-risk situations. Individuals transitioning out of residential treatment who need intensive support before outpatient care takes hold. People who have identified specific moments or periods as particularly dangerous — travel, events, family gatherings — and want professional support in place. Also available for families who want a trained professional present during a transition or high-stakes conversation.
How It Works
Companion work engagements are structured around the specific situation — what it is, how long it lasts, what the risks are, and what support looks like in practice. Engagements can range from a single event to several weeks of intensive daily presence. All companion work is conducted by Dan directly or by trained associates. Travel is available as needed.
The distinction is the coaching foundation. Companion work at Elemental Collaborative is not just presence — it is accountable, goal-directed support from someone trained in recovery coaching and clinically informed in their approach.
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Serving clients across Greater New York City, Westchester County, Fairfield County, CT, and Long Island. Virtual coaching available nationwide.