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Recovery:Peer Support

What is Peer Support?

Recovery takes time, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Peer support connects you with someone who understands your journey. One-on-one peer support provides a safe space to share experiences, find encouragement and receive guidance from someone who’s been in your shoes.

Benefits of Peer Support 

  • Shared Experiences: Connect with others who understand what you're going through.
  • Encouragement: Receive motivation and support from peers.
  • Practical Advice: Learn strategies that have worked for others.
  • Sense of Belonging: Build connections and feel part of a community.

 

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Face It TOGETHER®

Face It TOGETHER® provides professional, confidential peer coaching to people living with substance use disorder, as well as their loved ones. 

Participants partner with a certified peer coach — an individual that has lived experience with addiction — combined with training and supervision. Peer coaching can be used for emotional support, developing effective strategies for behavior change, and learning practical skills to manage your addiction.

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