Peer Support Services are provided by Certified Peer Support Specialist Professionals (CPSSPs) who self-identify as peers and have been successful in the recovery process from a behavioral health condition (mental health or substance use). CPSSPs use their lived/living experience to help others in similar situations. The role of the CPSSP is to provide mentoring, guidance, and non-clinical support services using the skills and knowledge gained from their own lived experience and the Certified Peer Support Specialist training provided through DMH. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, CPSSPs help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse. Peer support services can effectively extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the everyday environment of those seeking a successful, sustained recovery process. The CPSSP’s role within the behavioral health system of care is to provide supportive services, working in conjunction with clinical treatment providers.