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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Squaxin Island Tribe Behavioral Health - Outpatient Program

Shelton, WA

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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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A New Safehaven

A Safe Haven For You To Grow

Longview, WA

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Mindful Alternatives LLC

Bellevue, WA

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Snoqualmie Behavioral Health Services

Snoqualmie, WA

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Peer Support in Washington

50 Peer Specialists

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Individual Peer Support Specialists

Derik Marshall

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Destiny Kerr

Peer Specialists — Washington

5610 KITSAP WAY STE 320, Bremerton, 98312-2266

Dorothy Aboyte

Peer Specialists — Washington

5610 KITSAP WAY STE 320, Bremerton, 98312-2266

Douglas Gerald Rosen

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Ebony Moore

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Eileen Magalhaes

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8331

Elianna Nevia Lamadrid

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Emma Vialpando-hutton

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Erick Kenneth Wilson

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Gabriel Johnson

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8331

Gabrielle Mulka

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Gina Marie Alto

Peer Specialists — Washington

4040 WHEATON WAY STE 212, Bremerton, 98310-3565

Gulliver Kimble

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8331

Hillary Bjorneboe

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Jacob William Pilkington

Peer Specialists — Washington

2625 WHEATON WAY STE B, Bremerton, 98310-3372

Jacob Zocco

Peer Specialists — Washington

2625 WHEATON WAY, Bremerton, 98310-3371

Jamie Bodeutsch

Peer Specialists — Washington

2625 WHEATON WAY STE B, Bremerton, 98310-3372

Jason Nathaniel Briggs

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Jazma Fox-heino

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8331

Jenelle Santos

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Jennifer Edith Hale

Peer Specialists — Washington

2834 CLARE AVE, Bremerton, 98310-2643

Jessica Avery

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8331

Jordan Adamson

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Jordan Samuel

Peer Specialists — Washington

5610 KITSAP WAY STE 320, Bremerton, 98312-2266

Jose Santos Robinett

Peer Specialists — Washington

2625 WHEATON WAY STE B, Bremerton, 98310-3372

Joyce Anne Cole-pugh

Peer Specialists — Washington

3029B WHEATON WAY, Bremerton, 98310-3435

Kathleen O'connell

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Katrina Poplasky

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Kelly L Armitage

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Kimberly Darcey

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Kirsten Leigh Morton

Peer Specialists — Washington

5610 KITSAP WAY STE 320, Bremerton, 98312-2266

Kristyn M Weldon

Peer Specialists — Washington

5610 KITSAP WAY STE 320, Bremerton, 98312-2266

Kymm Putman

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Laura Graybill

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Lisa Freeze

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Lori Vincent

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Madison Walker

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Mark Camacho

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Maryanne Goodsel

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8331

Mechala Jones

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8331

Megan Tomeno

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8331

Melanie Hill

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Melissa Spence

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Michele Lyn Blanchette

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Michelle Lynn Fleetwood, CPC

Peer Specialists — Washington

3029 WHEATON WAY, Bremerton, 98310-3435

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Monica Glass

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8330

Monica Leigh Grider

Peer Specialists — Washington

5610 KITSAP WAY STE 320, Bremerton, 98312-2266

Mykayla Jump

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8331

Paul Del toro

Peer Specialists — Washington

5455 ALMIRA DR NE, Bremerton, 98311-8331

Rachel Marie Collman

Peer Specialists — Washington

5610 KITSAP WAY STE 320, Bremerton, 98312-2266

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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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A New Safehaven

Mindful Alternatives LLC

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Squaxin Island Tribe Behavioral Health - Outpatient Program

Eagle Harbor Counseling

Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers

A New Safehaven

Mindful Alternatives LLC

Snoqualmie Behavioral Health Services

Peer Support in Washington

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