Peer Support Centers
Department:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Priority Area:
Strong Families and Communities
Program Description
The Peer Support Centers are peer-run programs led by Certified Peer Recovery Specialists where people who live with mental illness or a co-occurring disorder of mental illness and substance use disorder come together to learn about recovery, find support from their peers, and receive assistance navigating the community-based behavioral health system. Peer Recovery Call Centers are staffed by Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, and they serve to assist callers with questions about support services and make appropriate referrals. Peer Intensive Care Specialists focus services on CSU and RMHI patients to provide recovery education and assistance.
Details
Program Demographic:
Adults
Delivery Setting:
Other Community Setting
Current Participants:
10,738