Sometimes, when our clients are undertaking a long and complex journey to wellness, we recommend they also have a peer counselor in their corner. Peer coaches are mental health professionals whose greatest strength is their lived experiences. Peer coaches come from a variety of backgrounds. They have been where are our clients are, which gives them a unique perspective on client care.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Peer coaches often have more availability and accessibility than our providers. Often, if we feel that our clients would benefit from daily, or near-daily, contact with a like-minded professional, we will refer them to a peer coach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peer coaches provide emotional support, community outings, case management, and help with practical every day problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We recommend a peer coach for clients with the following challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Complex addiction problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Recent incarceration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lack of a social support network<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Complex trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lack of community resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Current or recent homelessness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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