
Peer Support Specialists

Peer Support Specialists assist members of the community with mental health issues and substance use disorders. They use their own experiences to provide support and guidance, and to help people feel accepted and understood. Peer Support Specialists can offer peer counseling, encouragement, and advice. They can also help people develop skills, confidence, and relationships.
Where do Peer Support Specialists Work?
Peer Support Specialists can work in healthcare facilities, communities, or other settings. Peer Support Specialists can work with clients in person, over the phone, or online using video conferencing applications. The setting for Peer Support Specialists to work is in accommodation to their client's needs.


What Role do Peer Support Specialists play with Peer Professionals of California?
Peer Professionals of California employs a team of highly skilled Certified Peer Support Specialists trained in providing an array of services to members of the community. Peer Support Specialists are passionate about being of service and advocating for individualized support and services for their clients. Peer Professionals of California cultivates a respectful and supportive environment.
Peer Support Specialist Responsibilities
Providing Support
Peer Support Specialists can offer peer counseling, encouragement, and advice. They can also help people develop skills, confidence, and relationships.
Teaching Wellness
Peer Support Specialists can teach problem solving, life skills, and other wellness topics. They can also help people set boundaries, plan, and advocate for themselves.
Developing Recovery Strategies
Peer Support Specialists can help people understand and use recovery strategies. They can also conduct support meetings and respond to emergencies.
Mentoring
Peer Support Specialists can mentor people and help them improve their social connections.