Peer Support Specialists play a crucial role in bridging the gap between crisis intervention and long-term recovery. As individuals with lived experience, they provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to people struggling with substance use by helping them navigate treatment options and access essential services.
As part of the KACo Leadership Institute’s monthly webinar on opioid solutions, the Kentucky Statewide Opioid Stewardship Program (KY SOS), in partnership with the Kentucky Hospital Association, will explore the impact of Peer Support Specialists in emergency care settings. The webinar is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET Thursday, March 13.
KACo Leadership Instititue Opioid Solutions Monthly Webinar Series: Click here to register.
The webinar will highlight the KY SOS Emergency Department Bridge Program, an initiative that connects individuals to treatment, harm reduction tools and long-term recovery support.
Presenters will share insights into the critical role of peer support in emergency departments and discuss strategies for:
- Expanding access to treatment
- Reducing stigma
- Strengthening recovery pathways in Kentucky communities
To learn more about warm hand-offs and best practices for connecting individuals to care, check out the NACo resource on Warm Hand-Offs.
