Peer Support

We understand what you’re going through because we’ve been there ourselves.

Our Peer Supporters serve as mentors and coaches, supporting you along your recovery journey. As certified Peer Supporters, they are qualified to offer firsthand:

· Support throughout your substance use and/or mental health recovery journey
· Hope because they have seen both sides of addiction
· Ongoing inspiration because they understand your struggle

OneEighty Peer Supporters have direct, personal experience. They self-identify as being in active recovery from substance use, and have been certified by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services. Similar to our clinical staff, our Peer Supporters are required to obtain Continuing Education Credits. OneEighty Peer Recovery Services (PRS) are community-based services for individuals with substance use disorder and/or mental illness, and include treatment programs, services, and activities that promote recovery, self-determination, self-advocacy, well-being, and independence.

Long-term recovery is possible.

OneEighty Peer Supporters stay consistent in their support of our clients and often bridge the gap between a client and other treatment staff. They relate to the client on a personal level, meeting them where they are spiritually, mentally, and physically. Peer Supporters lead by example by living their own recovery in this community and showing clients that long-term recovery is possible.

OneEighty Peer Support Services are individualized, recovery-focused, and based on a relationship that supports the individual’s ability to promote their own recovery. Peer Support Services promote self-directed recovery by working alongside clients and promoting trauma-informed care and diversity competence, encouraging self-direction, and advocating for informed choice.

OneEighty Peer Supporters offer hands-on support with the following:

• Emotional support
• Coping skills
• Participating in treatment
• Achieving independence
• Empowerment and self-advocacy skills
• Identifying and achieving recovery goals
• Relapse prevention
• Building a network of community support and resources

Through our peer support services, we aim to ensure the best outcomes for those dealing with mental health issues and substance use. Our certified Peer Supporters work in various levels of treatment throughout the agency to improve the client’s chances of continuing their journey with recovery. They also work with various community partners including:

• Drug Court
• Family Dependency Court
• Wayne County Sheriff’s Department