Our Vision
We believe Missourians in and seeking recovery deserve access to the highest quality care. And, while there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery, we believe peer support specialists can play a critical role in the process.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to advocate for client choice and rights to ensure Missourians receive the highest quality care and to foster peer development and sustainability with the ultimate goal of long-term recovery.
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Who are peer support specialists?
Peer support specialists use their lived, firsthand recovery experience to help others who are in and seeking recovery.
Peer support services, as defined by the Missouri Department of Mental Health, are delivered by individuals who have been successful in recovery from mental and/or substance use disorders who help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support services 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.
Peer support services, as defined by the Missouri Department of Mental Health, are delivered by individuals who have been successful in recovery from mental and/or substance use disorders who help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support services 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.
How do I find a peer support specialist? Contact us for more information and resources on finding a peer support specialist.
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How do I become a peer support specialist? Peer support specialists are certified through the Missouri Credentialing Board. For more information, visit www.mopeerspecialist.com.
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How do I join the coalition?The first step to joining MO-PROS is completing our membership form.
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