Our Peer Support Services

At Peer Support Specialist, we provide structured, individualized peer support services designed to help you build stability, resilience, and independence. All services are delivered by a certified Peer Support Specialist and are Medicaid-billable for eligible individuals.

Peer Support

Compassionate guidance from trained specialists who understand your journey.

Flexible Scheduling

Book appointments easily online at times that fit your life.

1. Individual Peer Support Sessions

One-on-one sessions focused on:

  • Goal setting and recovery planning

  • Developing coping strategies

  • Building daily living skills

  • Increasing self-confidence

  • Emotional support and encouragement

Sessions are tailored to your personal needs and recovery goals.

2. Recovery & Wellness Planning

We help you create a personalized recovery plan that includes:

  • Identifying strengths and barriers

  • Crisis prevention planning

  • Wellness strategies

  • Long-term goal development

  • Self-advocacy skills

Your recovery plan is built around your priorities — not a one-size-fits-all model.

3. System Navigation & Advocacy

Healthcare and social service systems can be confusing. We provide assistance with:

  • Understanding benefits and services

  • Preparing for appointments

  • Communicating with providers

  • Connecting to community resources

  • Housing and employment referrals

We help you navigate the system with confidence.

4. Skill Building & Independent Living Support

We work together to strengthen:

  • Communication skills

  • Decision-making skills

  • Stress management techniques

  • Time management

  • Community engagement

The goal is sustainable independence and improved quality of life.

5. Community-Based Support

Services may be provided in community settings when appropriate, helping you apply skills in real-life situations and build meaningful community connections.

Who Qualifies?

Peer support services may be available for individuals:

  • Enrolled in Medicaid

  • Experiencing mental health or substance use challenges

  • Receiving or eligible for behavioral health services

If you are unsure whether you qualify, contact us for assistance.

What Makes Our Services Different?

  • Lived experience + professional training

  • Medicaid-approved provider

  • Collaborative care approach

  • Non-judgmental, trauma-informed support

  • Flexible and individualized service plans

We believe recovery is not about perfection — it’s about progress.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us today to verify eligibility, ask questions, or schedule your first session. Your recovery journey deserves support that understands where you’ve been and believes in where you’re going.

Insurance Accepted

We accept both Medicaid and medical insurance for your convenience.

A warm, inviting community room where peer support sessions take place, with comfortable chairs arranged in a circle.
A warm, inviting community room where peer support sessions take place, with comfortable chairs arranged in a circle.

Connect

Moments from real peer support and shared understanding.

A friendly peer support specialist greeting a client with a reassuring smile in a bright, welcoming office.
A friendly peer support specialist greeting a client with a reassuring smile in a bright, welcoming office.
A close-up of hands gently holding a notebook and pen during a peer support appointment.
A close-up of hands gently holding a notebook and pen during a peer support appointment.
A calendar on a digital device showing scheduled peer support appointments, highlighting the ease of booking.
A calendar on a digital device showing scheduled peer support appointments, highlighting the ease of booking.

Get in Touch

Reach out anytime to schedule your peer support session or ask questions.

Phone

562-481-0148

Email

contact@PeerSupportSpecialist.org