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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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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Eagle Harbor Counseling

Bainbridge Island, WA

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Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers

The Pacific Northwest's most trusted path to recovery. Serving Seattle since 1983.

Seattle, WA

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Squaxin Island Tribe Behavioral Health - Outpatient Program

Shelton, WA

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A New Safehaven

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Longview, WA

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Snoqualmie Behavioral Health Services

Snoqualmie, WA

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Mindful Alternatives LLC

Bellevue, WA

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Peer Support in Washington

50 Peer Specialists

Showing 1751–1800 of 2,887

Individual Peer Support Specialists

Leonard Earl Mayo

Peer Specialists — Washington

2212 S JACKSON ST, Seattle, 98144-2591

Leroy J j Pascubillo

Peer Specialists — Washington

11000 LAKE CITY WAY NE, Seattle, 98125-6748

Lew Robert Middleton

Peer Specialists — Washington

515 3RD AVE, Seattle, 98104-2304

Liah Walker, BA,CPC,MCP

Peer Specialists — Washington

11000 LAKE CITY WAY NE, Seattle, 98125-6748

BA,CPC,MCP

Ligaya Lohstreter, SUDPT

Peer Specialists — Washington

861 POPLAR PL S, Seattle, 98144-2827

SUDPT

Lillian Rambus, CPSSPR.70094873

Peer Specialists — Washington

3805 S SULLIVAN ST, Seattle, 98118-4538

CPSSPR.70094873

Lindsey Jean Rice

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

Lydia Ashenafie

Peer Specialists — Washington

2200 RAINIER AVE S # 201, Seattle, 98144-4642

Lydia Crisostomo

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Lyndy Ulrich

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

Mahllie Beck

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Marcella Joy Petersen

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Margie Carrell

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Maria G Perkins

Peer Specialists — Washington

1107 NE 45TH ST STE 200, Seattle, 98105-4631

Marlon Henao

Peer Specialists — Washington

901 RAINIER AVE S, Seattle, 98144-2839

Marshall Reinsch

Peer Specialists — Washington

851 POPLAR PL S, Seattle, 98144-2827

Martha Issaren Ortiz vega, CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

4800 SAND POINT WAY NORTHEAST, Seattle, 98105

CPC

Martina Tkacz

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Mary L Epting

Peer Specialists — Washington

1902 2ND AVE STE 208, Seattle, 98101-1186

Mason Yadon

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Matthew David Blackham

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S STE 260, Seattle, 98144-4644

Matthew Jellerson

Peer Specialists — Washington

851 POPLAR PL S, Seattle, 98144-2827

Maurice Lee Gardner, CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

216 JAMES ST, Seattle, 98104-5102

CPC

Maurice M Aoud

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 E OLIVE ST, Seattle, 98122-2735

Megan Rose Elliott

Peer Specialists — Washington

325 9TH AVE, Seattle, 98104-2420

Meghan Mclamore Hetfield, CRPA

Peer Specialists — Washington

4739 UNIVERSITY WAY NE # 2032, Seattle, 98105-4412

CRPA

Melissa Lynn Porter, AAC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

AAC

Merith Clarke, PEER SPECIALIST

Peer Specialists — Washington

222 WALL ST STE 100, Seattle, 98121-1431

PEER SPECIALIST

Michael Anthony Lozano

Peer Specialists — Washington

4739 UNIVERSITY WAY NE STE 104, Seattle, 98105-4412

Michael Jason Robertson, CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1700 AIRPORT WAY S, Seattle, 98134-1618

CPC

Michael Shivers

Peer Specialists — Washington

513 3RD AVE, Seattle, 98104-2304

Mikeil Deinae Shaw, AAC,CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

5802 RAINIER AVE S, Seattle, 98118-2706

AAC,CPC

Miranda Danielle Duff

Peer Specialists — Washington

2600 SW HOLDEN ST, Seattle, 98126-3505

Mitchell Douglas Osterman

Peer Specialists — Washington

929 N 130TH ST STE 3, Seattle, 98133-7500

Mitchell P Vega, CERTIFIED PEER, AAC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

CERTIFIED PEER, AAC

Mohammed Tawfik Sadik, CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

CPC

Molly Gras-ursy

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S STE 260, Seattle, 98144-4644

Monika Mathews

Peer Specialists — Washington

2200 RAINIER AVE S # 201, Seattle, 98144-4642

Motchemoko Diaby, AAC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

AAC

Muggsie Ray Van tassel, CERTIFIED PEER

Peer Specialists — Washington

216 JAMES ST, Seattle, 98104-5102

CERTIFIED PEER

Nancy Lynn Dow

Peer Specialists — Washington

325 9TH AVE # 359797, Seattle, 98104-2420

Naomi Huffman, MS, LMHC

Peer Specialists — Washington

123 NW 36TH ST STE 210, Seattle, 98107-4959

MS, LMHC

Natasha Jenkins, CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1902 2ND AVE STE 208, Seattle, 98101-1186

CPC

Nathan Enholm

Peer Specialists — Washington

2400 NE 95TH ST, Seattle, 98115-2426

Nathaniel Elias Kidson

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

Nicole Lee Trytiak

Peer Specialists — Washington

1618 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2829

Nicole Marie Johnson, CPS

Peer Specialists — Washington

2212 S JACKSON ST, Seattle, 98144-2591

CPS

Nicolette Vandenberg

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Noah Nathaniel Justxus

Peer Specialists — Washington

4739 UNIVERSITY WAY NE # 2032, Seattle, 98105-4412

Oliver Kennedy Kline

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

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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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Eagle Harbor Counseling

Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers

Squaxin Island Tribe Behavioral Health - Outpatient Program

A New Safehaven

Snoqualmie Behavioral Health Services

Mindful Alternatives LLC

Peer Support in Washington

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Eagle Harbor Counseling

Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers

Squaxin Island Tribe Behavioral Health - Outpatient Program

A New Safehaven

Snoqualmie Behavioral Health Services

Mindful Alternatives LLC

Peer Support in Washington

Individual Peer Support Specialists

Peer Support Services

Recovery Coaching

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Recovery Planning

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