Peer Recovery Support Services
At Signature Health, our Peer Recovery Support Specialists support patients through sharing their lived experiences with those who are on the path to recovery.
What is a Peer Recovery Support Specialist?
A Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) is a Signature Health employee who has personal experience with and is in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental illness.
They receive specialized training on how to use their lived experience to promote engagement in services and serve as a living example of hope that recovery is possible.
How a Peer Recovery Support Specialist Can Help
- Modeling positive recovery behaviors while serving as a mentor, coach and advocate
- Offering outreach and support to those who may be reluctant to participate in treatment
- Encouraging with the development of natural support systems and socialization opportunities
- Providing education on available resources
- Serving as a bridge between treatment services and community involvement
- Helping develop independent life skills, self-empowerment and self-advocacy
- Collaborating with other care team members to support patient goals
How to Get Connected With a Peer Recovery Support Specialist
The first step to getting connected with a PRSS at Signature Health is to complete a comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment (DA) with a counselor.
During this session, we will discuss your needs and past medical and mental health history. Our intake specialist will discuss our available services and recommend next steps, including a referral to Peer Recovery Support, if needed.
You can schedule this DA appointment in advance or use one of our drop-in options.
Peer Recovery Support Specialists are available at our Ashtabula, Beachwood, and Lakewood locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get help as a new patient?
If you have 60 minutes available now, you can speak with a counselor over video for an assessment (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm).
To schedule an appointment, call, chat or book your spot online.
Do you offer transportation?
Yes, to qualifying patients. Each of our locations is also located near a main bus route for patient convenience. If you are regularly unable to make it to your appointments because of lack of transportation, please let us know.
How do I pay for care?
Signature Health accepts:
- Medicaid
- Traditional Medicare
- Some Medicare Advantage plans
For patients without insurance, we offer a sliding fee scale program for those who qualify. This means payment is based on your income and household size. We can also help get new patients set up with Medicaid. See a list of accepted insurances.