CBRS
Community-Based Rehabilitation Services — learning and practicing real-life skills at home and out in the community.
Learn morePeer Support Services
Peer support from people who have been there
Certified Peer Support Specialists bring their own lived experience into the room — to mentor, guide and coach you as you work toward the goals you set for yourself.
Adult peer support
Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) bring their own training and lived experience to work alongside you. They mentor, guide and coach you as you work toward the recovery and resiliency goals you set for yourself.
These services are built to promote empowerment, support your right to self-determination and choice, and inspire hope as you move through recovery.
Youth support (ages 12–17)
Youth Support Services sit under our Peer Services team and are designed for members aged 12 to 17. A youth support specialist helps a young person understand their role in accessing services, become an informed and confident participant in their own care, and build self-advocacy skills.
This service is for youth who have the capacity and ability to understand their diagnosis, needs, strengths, behaviors and symptoms — so they can be an active participant in decisions about their own care.
Who this helps
Is peer support right for you or your teen?
- Adults working toward self-identified recovery and resiliency goals
- Adults who want a mentor with lived experience, alongside their clinical care
- Youth ages 12–17 who are ready to understand and take part in their own care
- Families who want their teen to build self-advocacy skills
What to expect
How peer support works
Reach out
Call our office or request a callback and let us know you’re interested in peer support services.
Talk about your goals
You’ll share what recovery and resiliency look like for you, so we can connect you with a specialist who fits.
Start working together
Your Certified Peer Support Specialist mentors, guides and coaches you as you work toward the goals you’ve set.
Related services
Other ways we can help
Family Support Services
Family Support Partners help caregivers of a child with mental illness or addiction build skills and strengthen the whole family.
Learn moreThis page is not monitored and is not for emergencies. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. Existing clients can reach our after-hours line at (208) 339-4673. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
Common questions
Peer support FAQ
What is a Certified Peer Support Specialist?
A Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is someone who uses their training and their own lived experience to mentor, guide and coach you as you work toward the recovery and resiliency goals you set for yourself.
Is peer support available for teenagers?
Yes. Our Youth Support Services are for members aged 12 to 17 who have the capacity to understand their diagnosis, needs, strengths, behaviors and symptoms, so they can take an active part in decisions about their own care.
How do I get started with peer support services?
Call our office at (208) 234-4673 during business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8am to 6pm — or send a callback request through our contact page and we’ll reach out to you.
You don’t have to have it figured out to call
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll help you work out the right next step — even if that step isn’t with us.