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

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Article Publication Date: 
7/1/2008
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.
Article Author: 
O’Brien MA, John; White Tiegreen MSW, Wendy; Campbell PhD, Jean
Sources: 
ILRU
Programs/Initiatives: 
Peer Supports
peer providers; consumer-operated services programs (COSP); human resource issues

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