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Peer Support Services
A Certified Peer Support Specialist(CPS) is someone who helps youth, young adults, and adults with a mental health diagnosis to become more independent, to develop self-care, skills (such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, housekeeping, and interview skills), to develop their support networks, and to effectively use community resources (housing, crisis support, employment, and education).
A CPS is someone who has experienced mental health problems and has learned ways to cope so that they can now help others who are still struggling.
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CPS services are mainly provided in the client home and in the community setting.
Peer Support services have been shown to:
- Reduce symptoms / hospitalizations
- Increase social support and participation in the community
- Improve well-being, self esteem, and social functioning
- Encourage more thorough and longer-lasting recoveries
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Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Services
Available to individuals who wish to participate and met the following criteria:
- 14-26 years of age
- Presence or history of mental health issues that results in a functional impairment
- Has a written recommendation for peer support services
Adult Peer Support Services
Available to individuals who wish to participate and meet the following criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- Presence or history of mental health issues that results in a functional imapriment
- Has a written recommendation for peer support services
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