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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Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers

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

Seattle, WA

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Eagle Harbor Counseling

Bainbridge Island, 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 1801–1850 of 2,887

Individual Peer Support Specialists

Oliver M Wright

Peer Specialists — Washington

6312 18TH AVE SW, Seattle, 98106-1610

Patricia Ann Shope, PEER SPECIALIST

Peer Specialists — Washington

1700 AIRPORT WAY S, Seattle, 98134-1618

PEER SPECIALIST

Patricia Anne Perez

Peer Specialists — Washington

1618 S LANE ST STE 201, Seattle, 98144-2829

Patrick Ethan Hill

Peer Specialists — Washington

11000 LAKE CITY WAY NE, Seattle, 98125-6748

Patrick Jerome Mrofchak

Peer Specialists — Washington

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

Preston H Credit

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Rasheedah Hassan Tonkins

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Rashida M Coleman

Peer Specialists — Washington

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

Raul Alfonso Contreras

Peer Specialists — Washington

216 JAMES ST, Seattle, 98104-5102

Raven Rhys

Peer Specialists — Washington

3401 RAINIER AVE S, Seattle, 98144-6954

Rebecca Mercer

Peer Specialists — Washington

HOBSON CLINIC: 2120 S. PLUM ST., STE. A, Seattle, 98144

Renee K Jones

Peer Specialists — Washington

10041 51ST AVE S, Seattle, 98178-2128

Richard Harley Thomas

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

Ro Lim

Peer Specialists — Washington

3639 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY S, Seattle, 98144-6847

Robert Lewis

Peer Specialists — Washington

1526 3RD AVE APT 607, Seattle, 98101-3675

Robert Terry

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Ronald Alan Padgett

Peer Specialists — Washington

851 POPLAR PL S, Seattle, 98144-2827

Rose Jade Wong

Peer Specialists — Washington

515 3RD AVE, Seattle, 98104-2304

Roxanne Marie Brown

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S # 259, Seattle, 98144-4637

Russell Colmore

Peer Specialists — Washington

3512 ALBION PL N, Seattle, 98103-8875

Sabrina Michelle Taylor, CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

5802 RAINIER AVE S, Seattle, 98118-2706

CPC

San Saephan

Peer Specialists — Washington

3639 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY S, Seattle, 98144-6847

Sara Candace Mackley, CG 61304411

Peer Specialists — Washington

3401 RAINIER AVE S, Seattle, 98144-6954

CG 61304411

Sarah B Freeman, PC

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Sarah Darrell Hardinge, BA, CPC, AAC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

BA, CPC, AAC

Sarah Hilaly

Peer Specialists — Washington

325 9TH AVE, Seattle, 98104-2499

Sarah Jane Hance

Peer Specialists — Washington

1901 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY S, Seattle, 98144-4801

Sasha Pollock

Peer Specialists — Washington

216 JAMES ST, Seattle, 98104-5102

Savannah Jacobson, CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 E OLIVE ST, Seattle, 98122-2735

CPC

Scott R Larson

Peer Specialists — Washington

515 3RD AVE, Seattle, 98104-2304

Shanee Colston, CPC, DCS, AAC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

CPC, DCS, AAC

Sharmell Jackson, CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1618 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2829

CPC

Shelley Ann Glendenning

Peer Specialists — Washington

325 9TH AVE, Seattle, 98104-2420

Sheri Ann Healey, CAAR

Peer Specialists — Washington

10344 14TH AVE S, Seattle, 98168-1689

CAAR

Sheridan Elizabeth Turner, AAC, CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

1600 S LANE ST, Seattle, 98144-2810

AAC, CPC

Sherry Lynnette Thomas

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Sheung ting michelle Yuen, BA

Peer Specialists — Washington

3639 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY S, Seattle, 98144-6847

Shye Scott

Peer Specialists — Washington

2100 24TH AVE S, Seattle, 98144-4637

Shyla ann M Rhodes

Peer Specialists — Washington

2600 SW HOLDEN ST, Seattle, 98126-3505

Sierra Marie Crocker

Peer Specialists — Washington

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

Sophia isabelle Martinez Sabiniano, CG#60855606

Peer Specialists — Washington

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 NINTH AVE 359735, Seattle, 98104-2420

CG#60855606

Starlin Gray

Peer Specialists — Washington

2400 NE 95TH ST, Seattle, 98115-2426

Steven Eugene Phillips

Peer Specialists — Washington

2010 S JACKSON ST, Seattle, 98144-2271

Steven Kent Schrock, CDP, CPSS

Peer Specialists — Washington

216 JAMES ST, Seattle, 98104-5102

CDP, CPSS

Ta'vion Vaughn

Peer Specialists — Washington

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

Tajiana Marie Ellis

Peer Specialists — Washington

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

Tamara L Doherty, RSS

Peer Specialists — Washington

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

RSS

Tamara Williams

Peer Specialists — Washington

12736 33RD AVE NE, Seattle, 98125-4504

Taralynn Carter, MA

Peer Specialists — Washington

216 JAMES ST, Seattle, 98104-5102

Taylor Blanco

Peer Specialists — Washington

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

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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.

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Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers

Eagle Harbor Counseling

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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Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers

Eagle Harbor Counseling

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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Peer Support Services

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