Montgomery County residents will have access to treatment and community support programs for mental health and/or substance misuse.
Increase the number of peer supporters within Montgomery County
Current Value
30
Definition
A certified peer supporter is someone who has direct lived experience with behavioral health challenges, or someone who has navigated services on behalf of an individual with behavioral health challenges. Certified peer supporters are trained and certified in using their lived experience to help others impacted by mental illness or substance use disorders.
Story Behind the Curve
A certified peer has direct lived experience with behavioral health challenges, or they have navigated services on behalf of someone with behavioral health challenges. They are trained and certified in using their lived experiences to help others impacted by mental illness or substance use disorders. The different types of Peer Supporter certifications are adult, family, and youth/young adult. The availability of Peer Run Organizations can enhance the quantity and quality of opportunities for people seeking recovery from mental health or substance use disorders to find support.
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