This 2020 overview of state Medicaid coverage of family and youth peer support services, prepared by the Institute for Innovation and Implementation at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, describes the efforts of states who reimburse for these peer support services.
This toolkit details the work of implementing peer specialist services in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), one of the first health systems to incorporate peer specialist services throughout their behavioral health system.
A 10 minute video about the Project Nurture model of providing prenatal, maternity, and post partum care to women with substance use disorder and pediatric care for their infants. Includes stories from the peer support mentors who help the patients throughout the program. Funding Source: Health Share of Oregon
This toolkit contains extensive resources for providers who are interested in implementing peer support services, and for organizations that are in the process of implementing peer support services.
This 7 page document describes the core competencies for peer workers in behavioral health services. It provides background information on peer services and recovery and defines 12 core competencies for peer support specialists:
This toolkit for creating behavioral health peer support services was produced from the proceedings of a national convening of recognized peer mental health and addiction services agencies.
This report defines what a peer support specialist is and describes the many different roles they can play in the substance use disorder and recovery process. Research has shown that recovery is facilitated by social support, and peer support specialists, who have personal lived experience of addiction, are uniquely qualified to provide that support.
This presentation slide set including trainer notes details the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s framework for supervising peer support services.
This presentation slide set details the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s framework for supervising peer support services.
This 2-page Spanish language document provides an overview of peer specialist services for individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment or recovery services. The document defines peer support for these populations, describes services offered by peer specialists, and explains the benefits of peer recovery support services.