Post by Pacific Clinics

Recently, Pacific Clinics’ Clinical Director Joanna Stockton, alongside Peer Advocate Kanisha Green and Team Supervisor Xiomara Seide, presented at the California Mental Health Advocacy for Children and Youth (CMHACY) 46th annual conference on the role of peer support specialists in recovery. During their presentation, the team spoke about how our Flexible Integrated Treatment and Complex Care programs have seen positive outcomes for clients served by peer support specialists, or peers, and encouraged other providers to incorporate a similar model within their programs, including managerial peer roles, an integral part of mental, behavioral and substance use care. “As we continue to shift toward more peer-centered services, it’s critical that we not only elevate peer voices, but also create leadership pathways that strengthen and sustain this work,” said Joanna. “Peers bring lived experience that builds trust, inspires hope and helps clients feel seen in a way that traditional services alone often can’t.” Have you worked with a peer? What was your experience? #peerpartner #peersupport