The Power of Peer Support

Episode 4: Peers and Clinical Teams A strong medical team runs on mutual respect. Peer support specialists need to respect what doctors and nurses know. And doctors and nurses need to understand what peer support specialists bring to the table. When everyone values each other, patients get better care.   Additional Resources: Transcripts Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Depa...

Episode 3: Peers at Work What does a peer support specialist do? They build trust with patients, offer encouragement, and stay reachable by phone or text. They help people feel less judged and less alone. And when things get hard, like when someone starts using again, they show up. Additional Resources: Transcripts Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Hu...

Episode 2: Peers Can Restore Trust Many people with addiction have been treated poorly when trying to get help. These bad experiences can stop them from trying again. Peer support specialists know what that feels like and can help people get the care they deserve. Additional Resources: Transcripts Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services This...

Episode 1: Human Connection Doctors and nurses bring medical knowledge. A peer support specialist brings something different: their own life experience, real understanding, and a genuine human connection. Additional Resources: Transcripts Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services This webpage provides information about the New Hampshire Office...