BRIDGING THE GAP
A Peer-Supported Model for Accessing Mental Health and Community Care
Activation
Preparing the potential patient so they can connect to services
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Activation
Peers can help destigmatize the process of getting mental health support by sharing their experiences with your potential clients. They can also provide a “soft” welcome to your clients when they show up at your sites, or by connecting with them ahead of services.
If Services are Delayed
Community supports
Preparing the potential patient so they can connect to services
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Community supports
Peers can Peer Support to your clients before they receive services, or after they complete their services with you. This can be done in community settings, such as Clubhouses or Peer Support centers.
If services are available immediately
Services
Traditional mental health services, such as therapy
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Services
Peers can support your clinical team by providing non-clinical supports to the client. These can include crisis planning, resource navigation, etc.
Step down / Tapering
Helping the individual successfully transition from therapeutic to natural / community supports
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Step down / Tapering
As you prepare to discharge your clients from services, Peers can help connect your clients to natural / community-based supports at programs such as Clubhouses, AA/NA groups, etc.
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