Peer Support Services

Peer recovery support services (PRSS) are an essential component of a comprehensive continuum of substance use services, providing critical resources that can effectively extend, enhance, and improve clinical services. PRSS staff members work in a wide range of settings, providing emotional support and mentoring, information on recovery and support services, linkage to services and prosocial activities, and assistance with tasks to support recovery. PRSS staff members develop unique relationships with individuals seeking recovery, based on their shared experiences. They often play a key role in establishing and maintaining social connections to support individuals’ recovery in the community.