"An important part of mental health treatment or addiction recovery is having access to the support and guidance from those with a shared experience.Through peer counseling, peer support services help those in recovery understand they are not defined by a mental health or addiction diagnosis.Peer Specialists coach individuals as they work through issues that are perceived as obstacles. Whether it is budgeting, time management or other planning skills, the Peer Specialist mentors and guides a person in order to overcome various challenges."