Question 1

What is peer support services?

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It is when people with similar shared experiences, such as a mental health condition or substance use disorder, offer each other emotional, social, or practical help.

Question 2

How does peer support work?

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Peer support work when people with similar shared experiences, such as a mental health condition or substance use disorder, offer each other emotional, social, or practical help

Question 3

What is the different between peer support specialist and mental health counselor, etc

Accepted Answer

Peer Support Specialist: A peer, trained to support, mentor, and advocate based on lived experience. 
Licensed Counselor: A trained professional with a master's degree and license to provide therapy and counseling services. 
"Doctor" (Psychiatrist): A medical doctor who can diagnose mental illnesses

Question 4

What can a peer support specialist do for others?

Accepted Answer

A peer support specialist provides guidance, emotional and informational support, and advocacy from a place of lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery, helping you navigate treatment, set goals, develop self-advocacy skills, and connect with resources to foster hope and sup

Question 5

Does peer support specialist take the place of other licensed mental health counselor, etc

Accepted Answer

No, a peer support specialist does not take the place of a mental health counselor, but rather complements and extends the work of other mental health professionals by using their own lived experience of recovery to provide support, encouragement, and resources.

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