Wisconsin Department of Health Services Promotes Peer Support to Address Youth Mental Health

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 -- 11:01 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) The state Department of Health Services is promoting peer support as a way to address youth mental health needs.

Peer support is a form of community care where those with lived experience help others navigate an issue through supportive relationships. Peer support helps fill gaps in the mental health workforce with roles such as recovery coaches, community health navigators, and certified peer specialists.

DHS has a new fact sheet on supporting child well being through peer support.

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