Peer Support Specialists have sustained their own recovery and walk alongside people with similar life experiences. The commonalities they share may include mental illness, substance use, homelessness, the justice system or a combination of these.
Shasta County HHSA currently has Peer Support Specialists embedded in Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Programs and Child Welfare, serving as a bridge between clients, clinicians and social workers.
HHSA Peer Support is available to clients who receive services through the agency. Additionally, HHSA helps fund community-based peer support, which is for everyone, and can be found at Sunrise Mountain Wellness Center in Redding and Circle of Friends in Burney.
Watch the video to learn more about the important work peers do.