Leveraging the lived experience of peer support staff in behavioral health
2015
(For resources, this is the publication date. For programs, this is the date posted.)
Information
Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
Resources for Integrated Care
See This Resource
Peer support staff are individuals in recovery from a mental illness and/or substance use disorder who have leveraged their lived experience to assist others in recovery. This resource describes specific services that peer support staff may offer in behavioral health organizations and provides guidance on how organizations can use peer support staff to improve care delivery.