Peer Support and Recovery Coaching
What is Peer Support?
Peer Support is a service provided by a person who has personal experience with mental illness or addiction and is committed to Recovery. Peers have a unique ability to gain the trust and respect of other consumers based on shared experiences. Peer Support is a growing movement within community health. It is an evidence-based practice model shown to help increase life skills and gain confidence.
Who are Peer Supports?
A Peer Support Specialist or Recovery Coach is an employee of Hegira Health, Inc. who has lived experience with mental health/substance abuse challenges and is dedicated to being an advocate for others who strive for wellness and recovery.
All HHI Peer Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches participate in specific training for the position and are either certified by the State of Michigan or are working toward certification.
A Peer Support Specialist or Recovery Coach can help you:
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If you are in crisis
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Work through difficult feelings and thoughts
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Deal with personal issues such as food, hygiene, recreation
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Find Community Resources
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Find ways to socialize
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Find a job
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Research housing options
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Explore ways to take better care of your overall health
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Identify your support system
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Learn about mental health recovery
Peer Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches offer support, guidance and share personal experience to help you reach the goals you set with your Treatment Team. Peer Support Services are available to adults with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. For more information on peer support, please ask a member of your Treatment Team.
Locations
Adult Outpatient Services
8623 N. Wayne Road, Suites 310
Westland, MI 48185
Telephone: (734) 425-0636
Fax: (734) 425-4771
Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies (COPE)
33505 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
(734) 721-0200
Hours:
24 Hours
Hegira House (ACT) & Housing Employment
8623 N. Wayne Road, Suite 220
Westland, MI 48185
Telephone: (734) 427-1144
Fax: (734) 742-0608
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Oakdale House Crisis Residential
43825 Michigan Ave, Suite 2
Canton, MI 48188
Phone: (734) 713-0088
Fax: (734) 398-5618
Hours:
24 Hours
Oakdale Recovery Center
43825 Michigan Ave, Suite 1
Canton, MI, 48188
Telephone: (734) 397-3088
Fax: (734) 397-2892
Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm