There is HOPE
There is HOPE "Recovery is a process. It takes time. It takes patience. It takes everything you've got." Whether a person is new to recovery or a person has tried one or more pathways to recovery, the path to recovery is hard. No one single pathway or recovery option is for everyone. While the path of recovery may be bumpy, there is HOPE! Everyone’s journey through recovery looks different and with the endless options available to people in all stages of recovery, this can be intimidating. A person doesn’t need to take on this monumental decision alone. Peer Support Specialists offer a range of activities, services and interactions between people who share similar experiences of being diagnosed with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both. By sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance, peer support workers help people to develop their own goals, create strategies for self-‐empowerment, and take concrete steps towards building fulfill