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  • Mental Health Services
  • Peer Support Studies

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  • Informal peer support is vital for substance use disorder (SUD) recovery.
  • Formalized peer support models have rapidly expanded over the last two decades.
  • Concerns exist regarding the fidelity and role integrity of formalized peer support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess peer workers' perceptions of their role integrity within formalized support systems.
  • To identify factors contributing to the dilution of the peer support role.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with 21 peer workers.
  • Participants were recruited from Central Kentucky.
  • The study focused on understanding the lived experiences of peer workers.

Main Results:

  • Organizations often lack a clear understanding of the peer support role.
  • This misunderstanding leads to a dilution of peer support integrity.
  • Peer workers reported challenges with training, supervision, and implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Formalized peer support requires clearer organizational understanding and implementation strategies.
  • Enhanced training and supervision are crucial for maintaining peer role integrity.
  • Improvements are necessary to optimize the effectiveness of peer support in SUD recovery.