The PeerLINK Program is designed to match a State Certified Peer Specialist, who has had experience in the recovery process and in negotiating the mental health and substance abuse treatment system, with peers in crisis or who will soon be discharged from local psychiatric hospitals and treatment centers. The primary function of the program is the development of a supportive and trusting relationship between the consumer and the Peer Support Specialist. Peer mentoring, support, advocacy, and skill building will be provided for these peers through regular individual contact over a nine month period.
This service will promote the recovery model and provide tools for coping with and recovering from a mental illness and/or a substance use disorder.
Program Components
- Educational groups weekly
- One individual meeting weekly
- Developing a Recovery Plan
- Support groups weekly
Specific areas to be address are:
- Housing
- Social network
- Crisis support
- Personal advocacy (self-help)
- Self improvement
- Education / employment
- System advocacy
You will also receive support in accessing clinical services and supports.
Admission Criteria – Individuals must live in the West Tennessee Mental Health Grand Division of Tennessee and be an AmeriChoice TennCare enrollee.
For more information call (731) 660-3275.