The Power of Shared Experience: Building Resilience Together

A supportive relationship is one of the most critical factors in building resilience. Our Peer Support program is built on this principle, connecting individuals with trained Peer Support Specialists (PSS) who have navigated their own recovery journeys. By sharing their experiences, our PSS inspire hope, reduce stigma, and empower others to find their own path to stability and wellness.

What is a Peer Support Specialist?

A Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is someone trained to use their personal recovery experience to guide and support others facing similar challenges, whether it’s mental illness, homelessness, or chronic health conditions. PSS embody the spirit of resilience and are uniquely positioned to connect with and inspire their peers.

Our specialists help in three key ways:

• Provide Support and Advocacy: They connect peers to community resources and coach them to identify their needs and access support.
• Role Model Recovery: By sharing their journey, they model healthy decision-making and serve as a living example of hope and empowerment.
• Facilitate Positive Change: They focus on highlighting strengths and fostering the optimism needed to navigate the recovery journey.

Peer Support is recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an evidence-based practice and a critical part of increasing client involvement in their own care.

Join Our Team and Inspire Hope

Are you using your recovery experience to help others? We are looking for individuals who have maintained stability for at least a year and are passionate about empowering their peers. All specialists receive state-required training and certification.

If you are interested in becoming a beacon of hope for others, we encourage you to learn more about joining our team.