Peer Support Specialists promote skills for improving mental and physical wellbeing and increasing resiliency. They promote self-determination and support peers in maintaining relationships and …

We offer individual assistance to first responders and their families, agency consultation, and training in peer support concepts. This training is specifically designed for first responders.

In February of 2015, the Iowa Department of Human Services contracted with the University of Iowa’s (UI) Division of Child & Community Health (DCCH) to train the Peer Support and Family Peer …

Peer support is grounded in mutuality, which includes sharing personal experiences. It is distinct from clinical mental health services like therapy and focuses on individual empowerment through …

By sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance, peer support workers help people to develop their own goals, create strategies for self-empowerment, and take concrete steps towards …

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with …

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with …

Creating a culturally responsive peer support model, which provides culturally relevant healing practices. These practices are led by individuals who offer their shared lived experiences and are enrolled …

May 1, 2017 · Formal peer support is a unique mental health service provided by a mental health consumer trained as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS). The CPS works with other individual mental …

Peer support programs help connect people who are dealing with certain health problems or situations with other trained peers (often called peer supporters) who have dealt with similar challenges. These …