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Peer Chat with Vikki Price: Developing Peer Roles

Thursday 6th October 2022

Join Vikki Price on 'Making Recovery Real' as she discusses developing peer support roles, emphasizing lived experience and community solutions.
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Vikki Price on Building Effective Peer Support Roles

Our communities have a lot of answers for people's struggles and I feel like they're often disempowered by feeling like they don't have the expertise and that there needs to be an expert that provides help.
Ever wondered how to harness the power of lived experiences to support mental health recovery? In this episode of the 'Making Recovery Real' podcast, Vikki Price, co-founder of Peer Hub, sits down with Mark from the Scottish Recovery Network to unpack the essentials of developing peer roles. With a warm and engaging style, Vikki shares her journey and sheds light on the critical aspects organizations need to consider when implementing peer support systems.
From protecting the space between peers and service users to avoiding unnecessary complications, Vikki offers practical advice that's both insightful and actionable. She also highlights the pivotal role small organizations play in delivering effective peer support. If you're part of a community or organization looking to incorporate peer support, this episode is a treasure trove of tips and real-world wisdom. Tune in to discover how communities can unlock answers to mental health struggles through the power of peer support.