RI Interview with Peer Support Specialist

Charlie, a recovery coach with RI International, shares his personal story and what led him to become a peer support specialist. Through training and sharing common life experiences, he is a physical embodiment for others that recovery is possible. Peer support specialists have become a respected and vital tool for the path to recovery.
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Putting alienated people in charge and giving them responsibility gives them a sense of belonging and a role to play in this world.
Also becoming advocates helps people out of alienation.
This is the simple solution/prevention to drug abuse, gangs, terrorism, video games,... need not spend thousands for mental health awareness or walkathons. Save the things that give humans a sense of belonging.