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The below is documented for the purpose of creating a discussion around the purpose and value of PEER SUPPORT. The following is a statement from Recovery Innovations located out of Phoenix, AZ. “When peers begin to work in the mental health system, recovery is accelerated in three ways. The peer’s own recovery is strengthened. The peer helps others recover. The peers helps the agency and/or the system recover SHARED EXPERIENCE GIFTS THAT ARE THE FRUIT OF A LIVED EXPERIENCE First, there is a sense of gratitude that is manifested in compassion and commitment. Second, there is insight into the experience of internalized stigma. Third, peers address the “you do not know what it’s like” feeling in their peer. Fourth, they have had the experience of moving from hopelessness to hope. Fifth, they are in a unique position to develop a relationship of trust with their peers. Sixth, they have developed the gift of monitoring their illness and managing their lives holistically, both mind and body. The above was taken from Prairies to Peaks Consulting, Inc. PEER Support Training Manual

OSI-CAN is seeking a volunteer writer! As an organization, our mission is to identify and address mental health related barriers in our first responder community. We are a nonprofit volunteer organization that hosts events, facilitates peer support mental health sessions, and connects community members to several mental health resources. Our schedule is flexible and we offer various tasks remotely. For this reason, we are able to adapt to our volunteers' availability. Please let us know how much time you can offer, and exactly what areas you would like to write about, we will work with you to make it work! This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to make a positive impact. Please contact Julius at osi_ptsdcoord@cmhask.com or call 306-552-3801 Thank you