Pittsburgh Mercy - Behavioral Health - Certified Peer Specialist Program
This program connects individuals with certified peer specialist who help to build the skills needed to recover from mental health issues and live well in the community. Certified peer specialists are people who have firsthand, lived experience with mental illness, are working on their own recovery, and are specially trained to help others in their recovery.
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Physical Address
1200 Reedsdale Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Hours
Varies; call for details.
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call or visit intake website for more information or to complete online form.
Fee
Covered by Medical Assistance insurance
Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have: A) A serious mental illness B) A need to develop skills and supports in one or more of the following areas: a) Living b) Learning c) Working d) Social skills e) Health and wellness C) A desire to work on one or more recovery goals D) A referral from a member of your treatment team OR a recommendation from your doctor, nurse practitioner, or psychologist E) Medical Assistance for health insurance
Service area
Allegheny, PA
Agency info
Pittsburgh Mercy - Behavioral Health
Provides mental and behavioral health integrated with physical health services for children, adolescents, and adults in out-patient and in-patient settings.