The Role of Peer Support in Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care

The Recovery Training Institute (RTI) hosted a 1-hour session exploring the unique role peer support plays in recovery and how it complements the work of recovery coaches, clinicians, treatment providers, families, and community organizations.

The session looked at how lived experience, hope, belonging, encouragement, and accountability can help individuals remain engaged in recovery. It also considered the boundaries, safety practices, and respect for individual choice needed for peer support to remain ethical and effective.

Presenter

The session was led by Mark Jago, Co-Founder and Executive Director at Sask Peer Support Network.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, attendees explored:

• The role of peer support within a Recovery-Oriented System of Care
• How peer support complements other recovery services
• How lived experience, hope, belonging, encouragement, and accountability support recovery
• The boundaries and safety practices needed for ethical and effective peer support
• How organizations and communities can integrate peer support into a broader network of recovery supports

Watch the Role of Peer Support in Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care webinar recording below.