Introducing and Supporting Peer Providers in Traditional Mental Health Provider Networks: Policy Issue #2

Summary This second brief, which is part 2 of a 3 part series, provides information on approaches policymakers may consider as they establish and support peer providers in traditional mental health provider agencies and networks. It discusses approaches to introducing the concept of peer providers to agencies, strategies for addressing staff attitudes regarding peer providers, supervising peer providers, liability and risk management, and other pressing issues for agencies that employ peer providers. Author O’Brien MA, John; White Tiegreen MSW, Wendy; Campbell PhD, Jean Available Files Policy Brief #2 Word (157K, 17 pages) Policy Brief #2 PDF (98K, 17 pages)