What do peers in recovery typically NOT offer?

Peers in recovery typically focus on providing support that fosters mutual understanding and connection through shared experiences. This often includes support and encouragement, where peers uplift each other through their recovery journeys. Shared experiences allow individuals to relate to one another, further building trust and camaraderie, which is vital in any recovery process.

While advice on self-advocacy may be provided based on personal journeys and insights, peers do not function in a traditional case management role. Case management typically requires formal training and approaches that include assessments, treatment planning, and coordination of services which are outside the scope of what peers offer. Their primary role revolves around providing emotional and social support rather than clinical or case management services, making the option of case management the one they typically do not offer.