Peer support services are delivered to participants by a trained and certified individual in mental health or substance use recovery. These specialists, also known as Peer Support Specialists, aim to promote hope, self-determination, and skills that help participants achieve long-term recovery in the community. Peer Support Specialists have gone through a similar experience as the recipient of behavioral health services and are willing to share their personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit participants. Services are provided in various home and community-based settings, including the individual's home, a community mental health center, a peer recovery center, and other community settings where an individual and a peer may meet and interact.
Eligible individuals will work together with the Care Coordinator to develop a plan of care that may include the following services:
- Engagement and bridging
- Coaching and enhancing a recovery-oriented attitude
- Self-advocacy, self-efficacy, and empowerment
- Skill development
- Development of community connections
Eligibility
Looking to Apply?
A 1915(i) application may be submitted by
Email: applyforhelp@nd.gov
Mail: Customer Support Center PO Box 5562 Bismarck, ND 58506
In-person at any Human Service Zone office (find your local Human Service Zone here)
or call: 1 (866) 614-6005 or (701) 328-1000; 711 (TTY) for assistance
In collaboration with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.
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