Let’s start our exploration into peer support by watching a video from the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence. This video gives an overview of what peer support can look like and how it can support the recovery journeys for people receiving services. What is Peer Support? As explained in the video, peer support occurs when...
Peer Support is a form of mutual aid where individuals with similar experiences provide emotional and practical support to each other, promoting self-help, healing, and empowerment. It is based on the idea that people who have experienced similar challenges can offer unique insight, understanding, and support to one another. Peer support is provided by people...
In Texas, Peer Specialists serve as trusted supporters in behavioral health, recovery, and community settings. While the core of peer support work is building connection and trust, Peer Specialists also have legal responsibilities under state law – including mandated reporting of suspected abuse and neglect. What is a Mandated Reporter? A mandated reporter is someone...
Where do Peers work? Peers work in many different environments, with jobs that focus on direct services, program management, advocacy, and more. For example, Peers in Texas provide direct services in settings such as: and many more! Peer specialists also hold many different titles in the agencies where they work, including: What do Peers do? ...
What types of Peer Support certifications are there in Texas? There are many different areas of focus where Peers can work, like behavioral health, criminal justice, trauma, physical healthcare, etc. Let’s take a look at four peer professional roles in the Texas behavioral health system. Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) A Mental Health Peer Specialist...
