Peer support means services that are provided by individuals in recovery from serious mental illness and delivered to others who also have mental illness.
Peer support means an approach to relationships that recognizes
Peer support means an approach to relationships that recognizes each individual as the expert of their own experience, fosters connection through shared or similar experiences, centers on mutuality and mutual support, preserves autonomy, and creates the opportunity for meaningful connections and exploring possibilities.
Examples of Peer support in a sentence
Peer support group meetings (i.e., Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous) shall not be reimbursed under this Contract.
More Definitions of Peer support
Peer support means individual or group interactions conducted by persons receiving services, or their families or significant others, for the purpose of providing emotional support, sharing experiences in coping with problems, and developing a network of supportive people outside the formal behavioral healthcare service system.
Peer support means behavioral health services provided by peer counselors to Individuals under the consultation, facilitation, or supervision of a Behavioral Health Professional, including Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder Professional.
Peer support means services provided by certified Peer Counselors under the consultation, facilitation or supervision of a mental health professional who understands rehabilitation and recovery. Services include scheduled activities that promote socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills. Program participants are actively involved in decision-making and the operation of the programmatic supports. Other activities may include self-help support groups, telephone support lines, drop-in centers, and sharing the Peer Counselor’s lived experiences related to mental illness.
Peer support means any assistance or guidance provided by the [Implementing Entity] for the purposes of the Project.
Peer support means the provision of those services that address mutually agreeable issues or areas of life consistent with the Code of Ethics for Certified Peer Support Providers that are reasonably related to increasing an individual’s capacity to live a self-determined life of their own choosing and that are provided in a mutual relationship between individuals with a lived experience of trauma, mental health, or substance use challenges. “Peer support” emphasizes a nonjudgmental, values-driven approach that promotes multiple perspectives, advocates for human rights and dignity, and focuses on genuine, mutual relationships that enrich the lives of those involved. “Peer support” includes providing health and wellness supports; supporting individuals in accessing community-based resources and navigating State and local systems; providing employment supports, including transitioning into and staying in the workforce; and promoting empowerment and a sense of
Peer support means services provided by peer counselors to individuals under the consultation, facilitation, or supervision of a Mental Health Professional who understands rehabilitation and recovery.
Peer support means a peer support specialist, peer wellness specialist, family support specialist or youth support specialist as those terms are defined in ORS 414.025 and who are certified in accordance with OAR chapter 950, division 060.