article Partner Resources for Supporting the Peer Workforce

Published: September 18, 2024

Peer support workers are people who have experienced recovery and help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support workers help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process. Peer support services embedded in recovery support and homeless service organizations can effectively extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the everyday environment.

Understanding Peer Roles

Supporting the Peer Workforce

Expanding the Reach of Peer Support

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Mental Health: Mental health treatment; Co-occurring Disorders; Substance Use: Substance use prevention, Substance use treatment; Supportive Services: Peer Services / Supports
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English