About Peer Support Services
Peer Support is built on the power of shared experience. Our peer support staff are trained and certified through the State of Michigan and draw on their own lived experience with mental health, substance use, or disability to walk alongside the people we serve. Whether you are navigating a new diagnosis, working toward recovery, or simply need someone in your corner, our peer team meets you where you are — in the office, at home, or out in the community.
Our Peer Support Team
Peer Recovery Coach
Peer Recovery Coaches support individuals in all stages of recovery from substance use disorders. Drawing on their own recovery journey, they help you build a personalized recovery plan, identify community resources, develop healthy coping skills, and stay connected to the supports that keep you moving forward.
Peer Support Mentor
Peer Support Mentors are individuals who have successfully navigated the mental health system and now guide others through similar challenges. They provide encouragement, share practical strategies, and offer a consistent, trusting relationship to help you build confidence and reach your personal goals.
Peer Support Specialist
Certified Peer Support Specialists are trained and credentialed through the State of Michigan. They use their lived experience as a recipient of public mental health services to help you navigate the system, apply for benefits, find housing, obtain employment, and connect with community resources — all while advocating for your needs and rights.
Parent Support Partner
Parent Support Partners are parents or caregivers who have personally experienced the challenges of raising a child with behavioral health, developmental, or emotional needs. They offer guidance, emotional support, and practical help to other families — connecting them to services, helping them understand their rights, and ensuring their family's voice is heard.
Youth Peer Specialist
Youth Peer Specialists are young adults (typically ages 18–26) who have received behavioral health services and now support teens and young adults facing similar experiences. They build authentic peer relationships, help youth set goals, develop life skills, and feel less alone as they transition into adulthood.
Community Health Worker
Community Health Workers serve as a bridge between our clinical services and the broader community. They help individuals and families access social services, health care, housing, food assistance, and other community supports — reducing barriers and improving overall health and well-being for the people we serve in the Upper Peninsula.
How Peer Support Can Help You
- Navigate the mental health and substance use treatment system
- Apply for benefits such as Medicaid, Social Security, and housing assistance
- Find stable housing and connect with community resources
- Obtain and maintain employment
- Meet one-on-one in the office, at home, or out in the community
- Participate in groups focused on recovery, wellness, and building life skills
- Develop a personal wellness and recovery plan
- Advocate for your needs and understand your rights
Connect with a Peer
Call us for a confidential screening to learn if Peer Support Services are right for you.
(800) 750-0522