RCSP grant projects design and deliver peer-to-peer
recovery support services to help individuals in their communities
initiate and sustain recovery and gain overall wellness.
Peer support services are not treatment or post-treatment services
provided by professionals, but rather support services from people
who share the experiences of addiction and recovery.
They are designed to promote a sense of self-worth, community connectedness,
and quality of life—all important factors in sustaining recovery
from alcohol and drug use disorders.
RCSP grant projects focus on helping individuals and improving
the quality of life in communities. They are tailored to local
needs identified by community members.
Many types of peer services are offered by RCSP projects, including:
- Peer-led recovery support groups and meetings
- Recovery coaching
or mentoring
- Peer case management, information, and referral
- Recovery learning
circles and other forms of recovery-related adult education
- Coaching
or training in:
- Life skills
- Health and wellness
- Education and career planning
- Leadership skills development
- Alcohol- and drug-free social and
recreational activities.
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