This document was developed by our workforce development team in order to provide a brief overview of the role of a peer specialist. It is intended to serve as an introduction and summary to the role of a peer specialist for those who may be new and/or unfamiliar with the role.
Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI083022 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
