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Support Group

PEER SUPPORT

Peer Support is an opportunity for peers who have undergone significant recovery efforts to help and assist others in their recovery efforts. This program uses the power of community and relationships to help those who are seeking freedom from substance abuse. Peer Support workers will share recovery tips and resources, provide you with practical assistance, teach recovery skills, mentor, and set goals for you. Typical activities you will engage in consist of:

Advocacy and Support
Role Model Recovery
Facilitating Positive Change



There are many known and researched benefits for participating in the Peer Support program:*

Decreased Hospitalizations and Relapses
Greater Levels of Self Efficacy 
Increased Levels of Empowerment
Greater Community Engagement




 
*Bellamy C, Schmutte T, Davidson L. An update on the growing evidence base for peer support. Mental Health and Social Inclusion. 2017;21(3):161-167.
*Farkas M, Boevink W. Peer delivered services in mental health care in 2018: infancy or adolescence? World Psychiatry. 2018;17(2):222-224.

Corporate Office Hours

Monday:

9:00am-5:00pm


Tuesday:

9:00am-5:00pm


Wednesday:

9:00am-5:00pm


Thursday:

9:00am-5:00pm


Friday:

9:00am-5:00pm

CORPORATE OFFICE

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929 Concord Pkwy S

Concord, NC 28027

Phone: 704-985-1189

Fax: 704-262-7135

ALBEMARLE

109 Penny St

Albemarle, NC 28001

Phone: 704-985-1189

Fax: 704-985-0106

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