This toolkit offers a comprehensive guide for integrating Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) in HIV treatment and prevention settings. It provides evidence-based resources and practical tools for organizations to support people living with HIV and substance use challenges. By focusing on the intersection of HIV and substance use challenges, the toolkit emphasizes the unique role peers can play in enhancing care outcomes. It includes best practices for hiring, training, and supervising peer staff, as well as strategies for creating supportive and culturally competent organizational environments.
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