PEER RECOVERy
SUPPORT SERVICES
A Peer Recovery Support Specialist is a person who helps remove personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, links the newly recovering person to the recovery community, and serves as a personal guide and mentor in the application and management of ongoing personal and family recovery. Such support is generated by mobilizing volunteer resources within the recovery community or provided by the Peer Support Specialist where such natural support networks are lacking.
– William White
What is a Peer Recovery Support Specialist?
A Peer Recovery Support Specialist is a recovering individual who has completed advanced training and certification in peer support through ICAADA, IC&RC, and/or NAADAC. Peer Recovery Support Specialists act as a recovery and empowerment catalyst, linking newly recovering persons to the recovering community, guiding the recovery process, and supporting the individual’s recovery-oriented choices, goals, and decisions.
What are Peer Support Services?
Peer recovery support is characterized by the provision of non-clinical peer support, which can include activities that engage, educate, and support the individual as they make the necessary changes to recover from substance use disorder. Life Recovery Center makes our peer support services available for anyone who needs additional support and/or assistance during their recovery journey.
Our Peer Support Specialists can assist you with a variety of services to help you achieve your recovery goals!
Some examples of areas in which Peer Recovery Coaches can assist you are:
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Recovery support & planning
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Relapse prevention
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Accountability
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Transportation
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Applying for health insurance benefits
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Referrals to needed resources
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Help with applying for various forms of government assistance, including:
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food assistance/SNAP benefits
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TANF
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free cell phone
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section 8, etc.
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Housing options
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Childcare
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Finances and budgeting
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Time management
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Communication skills
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Nutrition
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And anything else you feel may assist you in your recovery!
The goal of our Peer Recovery Coaching program is to help provide you with everything we can to assist you in your recovery journey.
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Have questions about our Peer Recovery Services? Contact us.
