What is Peer Support?
Peer Support is a service for adults with serious mental
illness provided by a person who has personal experience with mental
illness and is committed to Recovery. Peers have a unique ability to
gain the trust and respect of other consumers based on shared
experiences. The mentoring provided by a Peer Support Specialist helps
to increase skills and gain confidence.
Who are Peer Supports?
A Peer Support Specialist is an employee of Hegira
Programs, Inc. whose qualifications includes having lived with mental
health challenges and being an advocate for others who strive for
Recovery.
All HPI Peer Support Specialists participate in
specific training for the Peer Support position and are either certified
by the State of Michigan or are working toward certification.
Peer Support is a growing movement in Community Mental
Health. The State of Michigan has a growing professional workforce of
over 500 certified Peer Support Specialists.
A Peer Support Specialists can help you:
- If you are in crisis
- Work through difficult feelings and thoughts
- Deal with personal issues such as food,
hygiene, recreation
- Find Community Resources
- Find ways to socialize
- Find a job
- Research housing options
- Explore ways to take better care of your
overall health
- Identify your support system
- Learn about mental health recovery
A Peer Support Specialist can offer support,
guidance and share personal experience to help you reach the
goals you set with your Treatment Team.
Who Can Receive Peer Support
Services?
Peer support is an evidence-based model of care available
to individuals who:
- Are 18 years or older
- Have a serious mental illness and/or
co-occurring disorder
- Agree fully that Peer Support Services will
help with the Recovery process
How to Access Peer Support
Services
You can request Peer Support Services at your Treatment
Plan meeting or by talking to your doctor, therapist, case manager, ACT
advocate or unit leader. You can decide with which treatment goals you
would like Peer Support Specialist assistance.
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Community Intervention Services
8623 N. Wayne Road, Suite 323
Westland,
Michigan 48185
(734) 742-0605
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8623 N. Wayne Road, Suite 323
Westland,
Michigan 48185
(734) 742-0605
Hegira Housing and Employment Programs
8623 N. Wayne Road, Suite 323
Westland,
Michigan 48185
(734) 742-0605
Hegira-Westland Counseling Center
8623 N. Wayne Road, Suite 310
Westland,
Michigan 48185
(734) 435-0636
Next Step Clubhouse
1403 Inkster Road
Inkster,
Michigan 48141
(313) 565-2200
Psychiatric Intervention Center (PIC)
33101 Annapolis, Suite B
Wayne,
Michigan 48184
(734) 721-0200
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