Peer Support Changes Lives
Research and experience show that Peer Recovery Supporters (PRS) have a transformative effect on both individuals and systems. Peer support has been shown to:
- Improve quality of life,
- Improve engagement and satisfaction with services and supports,
- Improve whole health, including chronic conditions like diabetes,
- Decrease hospitalizations and inpatient days, and
- Reduce the overall cost of services
Peer support empowers people to make the best decisions for them and to strive towards their goals in their communities. PRS are an essential component of recovery-focused systems and are key across settings and stages of recovery.
MHAOhio hosts Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) certification trainings, and offers other supports for new and certified PRS, as well as works directly with employers and partners in the community.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:
PRS Support Line(614) 259-8183peertraining@mhaohio.org
Jon Bommarito, Certified PRS
(614) 245-5026jbommarito@mhaohio.org
Peer Recovery Supporter Services
Become a PRS
Learn how to become certified
PRS Certification Renewal
Learn how to renew PRS Certification
PRS CEU Opportunities
Sign up for a virtual training
PRS Employers
Hire a PRS and learn about our PRS Employer Collaborative
PRS Newsletter
Our monthly e-newsletter features support, trainings, and job opportunities.
PRS Support Group
Providing a safe, confidential space for PRS to share professional and personal challenges.
PRS Jobs
Find open positions
PRS Advocacy Groups
Learn about local, state and national organizations that support PRS
Program Funders
