Peer Support. Peer support services allow individuals to direct their own recovery and advocacy process and are provided by persons who are or have been consumers of the behavioral health system and their family members and are Certified Peer Support Specialists. A Certified Peer Support Specialist is a person who has identified himself or herself as having received or is receiving mental health or co-occurring disorder services in his or her personal recovery process and has undergone training recognized by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health, Office of Consumer Affairs on how to assist peers with the recovery process. These services include providing assistance with more effectively utilizing the service delivery system (e.g. assistance in developing plans of care, accessing services and supports, partnering with professionals) or understanding and coping with the stressors of the person’s illness through support groups, coaching, role modeling, and mentoring. Activities which promote socialization, recovery, self- advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills are rendered so individuals can educate and support each other in the acquisition of skills needed to manage their illnesses and access resources within their communities. Services are often provided during the evening and weekend hours.
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Sources: Contractor Risk Agreement (Amerigroup Corp), Agreement for the Administration of Tenncare Select