What Are Recovery Specialists & How They Support Mental Health?

On this week’s episode, Kea shares what she does as a peer recovery specialist and how to become one. Did you know that peer support lowers the overall cost of mental health services by reducing re-hospitalization rates and days spent in inpatient services, increasing the use of outpatient services? Peer support improves quality of life, increases patient engagement, self-care, and health, according to the evidence for peer support by Mental Health America. References/Resources: Register for the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training. Training is open to ONLY 25 people, don't delay and register today by clicking here (password: fireflies). WRAP will help you in the following ways:Discover ways to create hope, support and advocate for yourselfDiscover your own simple and safe wellness toolsGain clarity on your values and beliefsDevelop a list of things to do every day to stay wellIdentify upsetting events, early warning signs, and signs that things have gotten worse and develop action plans for responding at these timesCreate a crisis planCreate a post-crisis planOnline Therapy With BetterhelpTake an assessment and get matched with a therapist, click here.Online therapy via video, phone, chat and audio with a licensed therapist at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapyGet 10% off your first month just for being a supporter of this podcastPeer Support Shout-Out: On Our Own (of Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County, Baltimore and there are other counties that have an On Our Own too in Maryland)Peer Recovery Specialist certification programs are listed below. Maryland Peer Recovery Specialist Certification ProgramWashington, DC Peer Recovery Specialist Certification ProgramVirginia Peer Recovery Specialist Certification ProgramNew York Peer Recovery Specialist Certification ProgramIn other states, check with one of the following:Office of Consumer AffairsDepartment of Behavioral HealthDepartment of Human ServicesOffice of Recovery ServicesDepartment of Mental Health & HygieneWhere to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?Follow the company on Instagram @firefliesunitemediaTwitterInstagramFacebookJoin the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group Send all podcast inquiries to [email protected]