PEER SUPPORT
What is Peer Support?
Peer support is a service where people with the lived experience of substance use disorder and/or mental illness provide support to their peers. Peer providers help set recovery goals, connect to services, develop a plan, and work toward and maintain recovery. Recovery is a journey and journeys go better with an experienced guide who knows the terrain.
Peer support can be accessed in a variety of settings including hospitals, treatment centers, and community-based organizations. Certified Peer Recovery Supporters can also have lived experience of mental illness, homelessness, domestic violence, etc.
Peer Support is Proven.
Studies show that those engaged in peer-led programs often experience improved emotional well-being, stronger motivation to stay sober, and increased adherence to recovery plans. This approach complements professional treatment by providing ongoing social support and reducing the stigma associated with addiction, creating a safe space for sustained recovery.
Peer Support is Available.
If you're looking for help from a Peer Supporter, here's a map and contact list to get you started.
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Become a Peer Supporter
Your personal recovery could help more than just yourself. If you have direct experience with substance use disorder, and are in recovery, you are needed!
The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services certifies Peer Recovery Supporters in Ohio. Below are some useful links to learn how you could help others in their recovery: