Peer Support Services empowers individuals with disabilities to control their support systems, make lifestyle choices, and achieve recovery goals.
Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) help participants take the primary role in developing their own customized Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), which outlines recovery goals and the steps to reach them.
Meet one of our Peer Specialists
Services
- Personalized support in the individual’s home and community
- Education and support for the participant and family
- Trauma informed awareness in identifying triggers and developing strategies to avoid hospitalizations
- Support for individuals if hospitalizations occur
- CPS and natural supports guide individuals in developing healthy relationship skills for initiating and maintaining friendships, family ties, and community connections. They also offer guidance in enhancing or discontinuing unhealthy personal relationships.
- Peer specialists support community integration by identifying educational, occupational, and volunteer opportunities for individuals.
Eligibility
- Residents of Philadelphia County aged 18 or older who have a diagnosis of a severe mental health challenge that includes moderate to severe functional impairment and interferes with their ability to live and thrive in the community.
Cost
Funding is provided by CBH (Community Behavioral Health) or the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health. An income-based sliding scale is available for eligible participants.
Location
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 am – 4 pm
Contact
TEL: 267.350.8600
EMAIL: [email protected]