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Roles, Position, and Tasks of a Peer Supporter Flashcards

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Main role of Peer Specialist include… 1-4

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  1. Providing SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT, UNDERSTANDING, and a LISTENING ear
  2. Referral and linkage to services
  3. Providing information on wellness and whole health
  4. Helping peers Create Goals and encouraging SHARED decision making
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Main role of Peer Specialist include… 5-10

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  1. Serving as a MENTOR and ROLE MODEL in the recovery process
  2. Helping peer clients learn SELF-ADVOCACY skills and ADVOCATING on behalf of the peer
  3. Supporting peer’s CONNECTION to the COMMUNITY and building RELATIONSHIPS
  4. Providing education to increase PRACTICAL LIVING SKILLS
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IS or IS NOT a role model

Someone who is perfect

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Not

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IS or IS NOT a role model

A person working on their own recovery on a daily basis

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Is a role model

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IS or IS NOT a role model

Someone who knows “all the answers”

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Is not a role model

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IS or IS NOT a role model

Someone who “fixes every problem.”

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Is not a role model

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IS or IS NOT a role model

A person who expresses hopefulness

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Is a role model

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IS or IS NOT a role model

a person who shows kindness and compassion

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is a role model

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IS or IS NOT a role model

Someone who never experiences “big feelings” and/or significant symptoms

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Is not a role model

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IS or IS NOT a role model

A person who demonstrates integrity

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Is a role model

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Advocacy

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To speak on behalf of a person or a cause

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Peer Support and Advocacy

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Our primary role in peer support is assisting individuals to learn how to be their own advocate(s). Role playing is a good way to teach this.

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Self advocacy

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Based on the idea that a person is responsible for his/her own life and has basic human rights. Speak up for oneself.

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Systems Advocay

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Using our voice to transform an entire system such as local mental health agency, state/federal agency that manages mental health/addiction services or managed care organization.

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Organizations involved in systems advocacy

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MHA, NAMI, Disability Rights Florida, FADAA

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Work done by organizations that do systems advocacy

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  1. Work with legislators to influence content of legislation
  2. Organize and carry out advocacy days on Capitol Hill
  3. They encourage members to write letters, send emails, and make phone calls to legislators about important bills
  4. Train leaders and members on optimal ways to advocate often using the real life stories of peers and family members
  5. Social media, television, radio, etc.
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Developing an Advocacy Plan

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  1. Identify the need or problem. Ask “start” “stop” questions.
  2. Assess the current situation. List resources, contacts, barriers.
  3. Identify the person’s options, rights. Is it legal? Is it reasonable?
  4. Develop the solution. Specific, flexible, not influenced by Peer Specialist Bias.
  5. Reach Solution – negotiation and documentation.
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Peer Specialist Positions 1-6

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  1. Peer Bridger
  2. Psychiatric hospital peer support
  3. Florida Assertive Community Treatment member
  4. Crisis and Respite Services
  5. Community based service
  6. Detox and substance use centers
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Peer Specialist Positions 7-12

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  1. Veterans programs
  2. Programs that address homelessness
  3. Integrated clinic or hospital care
  4. Supportive employment
  5. Advocacy agencies
  6. Managed Care Organizations
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Peer Bridger

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Works with individuals planning to leave a hospital and re-enter the community. Assist in acclimation and pursuing goals like work, housing, education.

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Psychiatric hospital peer support

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Work within units of psychiatric hospital. Can work 1 x 1 with individuals, attend family meetings, facilitate groups and recovery education sessions. Can work in psychiatric ER attempting to reduce the fear and distress while waiting to see psychiatrist.

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Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) member

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Team of providers who serve individuals in the highest level and most intensive care outside a hospital setting. Peer serves as advocate and positive role model for the person served.

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Crisis and Respite Services

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Support, identify with, and validate an individual’s experiences which helps relieve anxiety and offer comfort.

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Community based services

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Work in community health agency. Providing 1 x 1 support, staffing a drop-in center, leading groups, and helping peers navigate multiple systems.

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Detox and substance abuse centers

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Help in recovery from addictions. Facilitate support groups and oversee recovery education sessions.

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Veterans Program

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Work in VA facilities and hospitals to provide military veterans 1 x 1 peer support and recovery education.

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Program that address homelessness

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Formerly homeless peer specialists visit homeless individuals in the community, offering support and discussing avenues to acquire housing and other services for support. PATH – Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness

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Integrated clinic or hospital care

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Hired by primary clinics and hospital systems to support individuals diagnosed with physical diseases and co-existing emotional issues. Ex. Diabetic peer

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Supportive Employment

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Help a person secure employment and provide encouragement and support for maintaining employment. VR, Clubhouse.

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Advocacy agencies

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Individual peer support, answering “warm” lines, facilitate classes and support groups.

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Managed care organizations

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Help members navigate the managed care system, to access services, and facilitate education such as WRAP.

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Tasks of a Peer Specialist (1-4)

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  1. To listen.
  2. To encourage.
  3. To help individuals explore their hopes and dreams
  4. To guide – to help develop goals related to work, education, relationships, wellness and housing
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Tasks of a peer specialist (5-8)

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  1. To MENTOR and COACH: brainstorm ways to achieve goals, “pros” and “cons” list, encourage power and autonomy
  2. To help NAVIGATE the mental health/addiction service system
  3. To help with transportation, finding recreational opportunities, support and faith based groups, housing, food banks and resources for acquiring clothing.
  4. To EXPLORE risk while maintaining safety (explore certain opportunities while knowing that success will not always occur)
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Tasks of a Peer Specialist (9-12)

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  1. To EXPLORE Strengths and provide help in getting PAST BARRIERS, ex. gaps in employment, poverty, criminal records, and lack of transportation
  2. To FACILITATE recovery classes – WRAP, WHAM, nutrition, exercise, Yoga, music, art
  3. To facilitate groups – open recovery groups
  4. To represent peers
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Tasks of a Peer Specialist (13-14)

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  1. To keep adequate notes of interventions and phone calls
  2. To serve as a SUPPORTER– accompany to treatment meetings or appointments to support and prompt

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