Incorporating peer support into substance use disorder treatment services / United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, author, issuing body.

Series:

Treatment improvement protocol (TIP) series.

Treatment improvement protocol (TIP) series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Community mental health services.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 269 pages) : illustrations, maps.

Place of Publication:

Rockville, MD : Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2023.

Summary:

This paper offers guidance on incorporating peer workers and the services they provide directly into substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and supportive programs. It also discusses how SUD treatment providers and program administrators can collaborate with community-based peer support services (PSS) and successfully link individuals and families to these services to support ongoing recovery from SUDs.

Contents:

Foreword

Executive Summary

TIP Development Participants

Chapter 1-Introduction to Peer Support Services for People With Substance Use-Related Problems

Benefits of PSS

Role of Peer Workers in SUD Treatment and Recovery

Settings for PSS

Integration of Peer Positions Into SUD Treatment Settings

Background and Concepts

Recovery Capital

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Evolving Ways To Deliver PSS

Challenges of Providing PSS Within SUD Treatment Programs

Conclusion

Chapter 2-Roles of the Peer Worker

Why Integrate Peer Specialists Into SUD Treatment Programs?

What Are Peer Specialists' Functions in SUD Treatment Programs?

What Challenges Do Peer Specialists in Treatment Programs Face?

What Core Knowledge, Values, Skills, and Abilities Do Peer Workers Need?

Chapter 3-Peer Worker Core Functions in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Support

Core Functions

Recovery Support

Community Building

Appendix

Chapter 4-Why and How To Integrate the Peer Specialist Position Into Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs

Service Models for Integrating the Peer Specialist Position

PSS: Background and Benefits

Introducing PSS Into SUD Treatment Program Settings

Workforce Development and Retention

Sustainability

Ensuring Access to PSS

Chapter 5-Supervision of Peer Specialists

Basics of Supervising Peer Specialists

Supervision Competencies

Challenges and Solutions

Chapter 6-How To Become a Peer Specialist

Who Are Peer Workers?

Is Being a Peer Specialist Right for People and Families In Recovery?

Steps to Becoming a Peer Specialist

Becoming a Family Peer Specialist

Chapter 7-How Family Peer Specialists Can Help Families Affected by Problematic Substance Use

Effects of Problematic Substance Use on the Family

Family Support Needs

Educating Families About the Benefits of PSS

Family Peer Specialists and PSS for Families

Chapter 8-Resources

General Resources

Community-Related Resources

Implementing and Integrating Peer Support Services

Peer Support Services in Specific Settings

Resources for Peer Specialist Workforce Development

Resources for Peer Providers

Tools for Peer Specialists

Sample Recovery and Wellness Plans

Resources for Peer Specialist Supervisors and Administrators

Tools for Supervisors and Administrators

Resources for People In or Seeking Recovery

Resources for Families of People In or Seeking Recovery

Selected State Resources

References.

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