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Peer Support and Advocacy Network - Certified Peer Specialist

960 Penn Avenue, Suite 1100, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Allegheny County residents 18 years of age or older with a mental health diagnosis.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
https://peer-support.org/certified-peer-specialist

Call to request a referral form or download the PDF linked below.

Service provided free of charge.

Allegheny, PA

Description

Offers connection to a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), who is an individual with lived mental health experience who has been trained and certified in the state of Pennsylvania on how to assist others in recovery and wellness. Certified Peer Specialists can: A) Assist in the development of strengths-based individual goals B) Serve as an advocate, mentor, or facilitator for resolution of issues that a peer is unable to resolve on their own C) Help to develop community supports D) Provide education on ways to maintain personal wellness and recovery E) Provide education on navigating the mental health system

Providing organization

Peer Support and Advocacy Network

Works to empower consumers to build a readily accessible community that works toward recovery in mind, body, spirit, and the elimination of stigma.