Peer Services Department
Peer support workers are people who have been successful in the recovery process who help others experiencing similar situations, according to SAMHSA. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support workers help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse. Peer support services can effectively extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the everyday environment of those seeking a successful, sustained recovery process.
- Answer the Thriving Mind Help Line (1-888-248-3111) providing support, education, and linkage to community resources and providers.
- Provide technical assistance and training to peer specialist within our provider agencies and to emerging peers who are looking for employment and information on certification.
- Host Southern Regional Peer Meetings for peer specialists (Peers only) in Miami Dade and Monroe. (3rd Monday of each month @ 1:00pm)
- Peer Supervisor’s meeting (Peer Supervisor’s only) held bi-monthly (4th Friday of each month @ 10:00am)
- Peer office hours occurs every Wednesday between the hours of 12:30pm-2:00pm to answer any questions about being a peer and the certification process.
- Provide Peer Specialist support, technical assistance, and study groups for the Certified Recovery Peer Specialist exam with the Florida Certification Board.
Need Help?
For help with navigating our peer services:
Derek Moore
Peer Services Manager
E-mail: dmoore@thrivingmind.org
786-507-7472
Other Resources
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Project Rebirth helps Military Veterans, First Responders, and their loved ones providing e a holistic, inclusive approach to recovery, supporting all pathways to achieve goals.
Visit them here.
Alliance for Change and Empowerment (ACE) meets virtually every fourth Tuesday from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Email Sandra McQueen-Baker with questions.