What is a peer recovery support specialist?

A peer recovery support specialist is someone with lived experience of addiction and recovery who provides guidance, mentoring, and support to others seeking or maintaining recovery. They are typically certified through state programs and offer a unique perspective that complements clinical treatment.

What is the difference between a peer specialist and a counselor?

A peer specialist draws on personal lived experience with addiction and recovery, while a counselor or therapist has clinical training and licensure. Peer specialists focus on practical recovery support, mentoring, and community connections. Both play important roles in the recovery process and often work together as part of a care team.

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Connect with trained peer recovery support specialists who use their lived experience to help others on their recovery journey.

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If you or someone you care about could benefit from a higher level of care, these trusted providers are here to help. They offer compassionate, confidential support for treatment, recovery housing, and wellness—at your own pace, on your own terms.

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Hazelden Betty Ford - Portland

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Portland, OR

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Sequoia Mental Health - Hillsboro Office

Hillsboro, OR

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Sequoia Mental Health - Hillsboro Office

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Quest Center for Integrative Health

Portland, OR

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VA Roseburg Healthcare System

Roseburg, OR

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Marion County Health and Human Servs-Addiction Treatment Services Woodburn

Woodburn, OR

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Marion County Health and Human Servs-Addiction Treatment Services Woodburn

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KOLPIA Counseling Services Inc

Ashland, OR

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TM Counseling and Consulting

Pendleton, OR

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Peer Support in Oregon

50 Peer Specialists

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Individual Peer Support Specialists

Gary Irvin

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1616 E BURNSIDE ST, Portland, 97214-1453

Gerald Milton Perkins, AAS, PWS

Peer Specialists — Oregon

4943 NE MLK JR BLVD STE 103, Portland, 97211-3353

AAS, PWS

Geraldine Ropafadzo Manyowa

Peer Specialists — Oregon

805 SE 151ST AVE, Portland, 97233-2916

Geri Toni Quebrado

Peer Specialists — Oregon

3231 SE 50TH AVE, Portland, 97206-2248

Gigi Saban

Peer Specialists — Oregon

3716 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Portland, 97212-1111

Gina Marie Griggs, CRM

Peer Specialists — Oregon

12612 SE STARK ST, Portland, 97233-1058

CRM

Glenn Conley

Peer Specialists — Oregon

30 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Portland, 97232-2941

Glenn Yamagata

Peer Specialists — Oregon

8832 SE 16TH AVE, Portland, 97202-7219

Gloria Garza

Peer Specialists — Oregon

2600 SE BELMONT ST, Portland, 97214-2916

Gregory M Tornholm

Peer Specialists — Oregon

10362 SW MCDONALD ST, Portland, 97224-4863

Gregory Pigford

Peer Specialists — Oregon

6025 SE BELMONT ST, Portland, 97215-1927

Guadalupe Gonzales

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1825 NE GLISAN ST, Portland, 97232-2844

Guy Hansen

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1839 NE GLISAN ST, Portland, 97232-2844

Hannah Leyshon

Peer Specialists — Oregon

7916 SE FOSTER RD STE 201, Portland, 97206-4289

Hannah Rufner

Peer Specialists — Oregon

7916 SE FOSTER RD STE 201, Portland, 97206-4289

Hans Belanger

Peer Specialists — Oregon

30 NE MLK BLVD, Portland, 97232-2941

Heang Tang

Peer Specialists — Oregon

33 NW BROADWAY, Portland, 97209-3580

Heather Jackson

Peer Specialists — Oregon

7916 SE FOSTER RD STE 201, Portland, 97206-4289

Heather L Young, CADC-R/CRM/PSS

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1631 SW COLUMBIA ST, Portland, 97201-6025

CADC-R/CRM/PSS

Heather Sonnenburg

Peer Specialists — Oregon

7916 SE FOSTER RD STE 201, Portland, 97206-4289

Heatherlin J Runnels, CRM, CADC-R

Peer Specialists — Oregon

709 NW EVERETT ST, Portland, 97209-3517

CRM, CADC-R

Heidi Hill

Peer Specialists — Oregon

229 SE 181ST AVE, Portland, 97233-4834

Henry Louis Kersten

Peer Specialists — Oregon

3036 NE MLK JR BLVD, Portland, 97212-3053

Hermilo Lopez-santos

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12672 SE STARK ST, Portland, 97233-1058

Holly Ann Walker, CRM

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10011 SE DIVISION ST, Portland, 97266-1351

CRM

Howard Seth Seidel

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1825 NE GLISAN ST, Portland, 97232-2844

Hudson Mccarthy

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1942 NW KEARNEY ST STE 11, Portland, 97209-1463

Hugh Leonard, CRM

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1316 SE 12TH AVE, Portland, 97214-3604

CRM

Hyde Janes

Peer Specialists — Oregon

722 NE 162ND AVE, Portland, 97230-5760

Idamarie Weimer

Peer Specialists — Oregon

30 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Portland, 97232-2941

Ila Airy-sunny Kipilman, CRM

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1312 SW WASHINGTON ST, Portland, 97205-2327

CRM

Ilse Vianey Gonzalez antonio

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1904 SE DIVISION ST, Portland, 97202-1146

Iris Navarro diaz de leon

Peer Specialists — Oregon

12672 SE STARK ST, Portland, 97233-1058

Isaac Salazar, THW

Peer Specialists — Oregon

7916 SE FOSTER RD STE 201, Portland, 97206-4289

THW

Isabella Eileen Gillespie, CRM

Peer Specialists — Oregon

10230 SE CHERRY BLOSSOM DR, Portland, 97216-2821

CRM

Isabella Zaragoza

Peer Specialists — Oregon

421 SW OAK ST SUITE 520, Portland, 97204

Isabelle Rose Braman, CRM I

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1805 NE SANDY BLVD, Portland, 97232-2884

CRM I

Isabelle Strauss-riggs, C-PSS

Peer Specialists — Oregon

80 SE MADISON ST STE 210, Portland, 97214-4527

C-PSS

Isaiah Black

Peer Specialists — Oregon

7916 SE FOSTER RD STE 201, Portland, 97206-4289

Ismond Waters

Peer Specialists — Oregon

605 SE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, Portland, 97214-3216

Ivan Zablotovskii

Peer Specialists — Oregon

605 SE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, Portland, 97214-3216

Ja'ray Tyrone Ceaser

Peer Specialists — Oregon

10209 SE DIVISION ST, Portland, 97266-1372

Jack Wilkinson

Peer Specialists — Oregon

1825 NE GLISAN ST, Portland, 97232-2844

Jacklyn Alberta Coleman

Peer Specialists — Oregon

421 SW OAK ST STE 520, Portland, 97204-1810

Jaclyn Bell, PSS

Peer Specialists — Oregon

10150 SE ANKENY ST STE 201A, Portland, 97216-2369

PSS

Jacquelle C Davis

Peer Specialists — Oregon

14600 NW CORNELL RD, Portland, 97229-5442

Jake Parker, PSS

Peer Specialists — Oregon

2236 SE BELMONT ST, Portland, 97214-2817

PSS

Jamaal Jenkins, PEER SUPPORT

Peer Specialists — Oregon

5201 SW WESTGATE DR STE 222, Portland, 97221-2425

PEER SUPPORT

James Brooks, CRM

Peer Specialists — Oregon

6517 NE SANDY BLVD, Portland, 97213-4569

CRM

James Howard Lowry

Peer Specialists — Oregon

10564 SE WASHINGTON ST, Portland, 97216-2809

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The Power of Peer Support

Peer recovery support is one of the most effective tools in fighting substance use disorder. Research shows that peer support significantly improves recovery outcomes.

Reduces substance use and relapse rates

Improves treatment engagement and retention

Increases quality of life and social support

Reduces emergency department visits and hospitalizations

Provides hope through shared lived experience

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peer Support

What is peer support in recovery? +

Peer support connects people in recovery with trained peer specialists who have lived experience with addiction. They provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support based on their own journey through recovery.

What is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist? +

A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) is a person in recovery who has completed specialized training and certification. They use their personal recovery experience to help others navigate treatment, resources, and recovery challenges.

Is peer support the same as therapy or counseling? +

No. Peer support is complementary to clinical services but different. Peer specialists are not therapists — they offer support based on shared experience. They help with practical needs like navigating systems, finding meetings, and building recovery community.

How much does peer support cost? +

Most peer support services are free to the individual. Peer support is often funded through state grants, Medicaid, or nonprofit organizations. There is no cost to connect with a peer specialist through our directory.

Can peer support help with mental health issues too? +

Yes. Many peer specialists are trained in both substance use and mental health recovery. Peer support takes a whole-person approach and can help with co-occurring disorders.

How do I find a peer support specialist near me? +

Use our directory on this page to search for peer support organizations by state and city. You can also contact your local recovery community organization or call SAMHSA’s helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

Part of the Red Door Recovery Directory Network

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Hazelden Betty Ford - Portland

Sequoia Mental Health - Hillsboro Office

Quest Center for Integrative Health

VA Roseburg Healthcare System

Marion County Health and Human Servs-Addiction Treatment Services Woodburn

KOLPIA Counseling Services Inc

TM Counseling and Consulting

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Hazelden Betty Ford - Portland

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Quest Center for Integrative Health

VA Roseburg Healthcare System

Marion County Health and Human Servs-Addiction Treatment Services Woodburn

KOLPIA Counseling Services Inc

TM Counseling and Consulting

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