current strengths to reach future goals. The coach serves as an accountability partner to help the person sustain their recovery. The recovery coach helps the person access recovery, as well as access systems needed to support recovery. • A network of peer-run recovery centers in Wisconsin provides a variety of recovery supports. Most offer opportunities for one-on-one peer support as well as group support. Information about the peer-run centers funded by the Department of Health Services can be found at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/peer-services/peer-recovery-centers.htm • Peer-run respites offer a supportive, home-like environment during times of increased stress or symptoms and opportunities for support from people who have experienced similar mental health and substance use challenges. Information on the peer-run respites funded by the Department of Health Services can be found at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/peer-services/peer-run-respites.htm • Alternative therapies and practices are primarily found outside of the mental health and substance use services system. Some of these may be included in service arrays for Medicaid benefit programs (example: Comprehensive Community Services). Some resources that may be considered alternative therapies and practices include yoga, equine therapy, acupuncture, and life coaching. • The independent living specialists at independent living centers are responsible for advocating and delivering the core services of independent living centers including independent living skills training, peer counseling, information and referral services, individual and systems advocacy, and deinstitutionalization. They also are expected to possess knowledge of disability issues, the independent living philosophy, and accessibility resources. Find your local independent living center here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/physical/ilcs.htm Self-help • Support groups (examples: 12-step programs, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Secular Organizations for Sobriety, LGBTQ+ support groups, Hearing Voices Network, Alternatives to Suicide, Elder Support Groups): Many support groups exist to aid people in accessing help and support related to a variety of lived experiences and life challenges. Many of these support groups focus on the benefit of connecting over shared lived experience and have a peer support component. Though peer support can be found in these groups, it is different from the services offered by a certified peer specialist. • Self-help books, media, and trainings: Many people start their research into how to support themselves while navigating life’s challenges by accessing various types of self-help media. These can include recorded presentations, as well as books that guide readers through clinical models presented in a self-study fashion.
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