Welcome to Pop-Up Peer Support
Our “Pop-Up Peer Support” program is helping us spread knowledge and awareness about the immense value of peer support and peer recovery support services. We are providing Pop-Up Peer Support at community events throughout Northeast Ohio with both a family peer support specialist and a recovery peer support specialist. Peer Supporters are offering 15-minute listening sessions as part of one-on-one conversations with people who have either caregiver lived experience or individual lived experience with behavioral health challenge. During these conversations, we provide a caring ear, resources, care navigation, information about becoming a certified peer supporter, guidance on employment opportunities for peer supporters, as well as resources for finding peer support for yourself or a loved one.
What is a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS)?
A Certified Peer Recovery Supporter is an individual who uses their personal lived experience to support others.
Adult Peer Supporters are personally in recovery from a mental health and/or substance use issues.
Youth Peer Supporters are personally in recovery and between the ages of 18-30.
Family Peer Supporters self-identify as the caregiver of an individual with behavioral health challenges (mental health/substance use disorder); and who has navigated service systems for at least one year on behalf of the individual.
Peer supporters can teach and model coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges commonly faced in recovery.
Peer support reduces relapse rates by providing ongoing support and sustained recovery.
