Certified Peer Specialist Service

Mission Statement 

 With respect and dignity for all, the Grapevine Center is a recovery resource where peers mentor, inspire and support individuals and families in a healing environment as valued community citizens.  The Center will advocate for social justice on behalf of all people.

 Program Description

 Grapevine Center Peer Specialist Services are conducted by self-identified current or former consumers of behavioral health services who are trained and certified to offer support and assistance to others in recovery. 

(To apply for training as a Certified Peer Specialist, see  links at bottom of page)

Services are based on the principles of respect, shared responsibility, and empowerment.  They are voluntary, person-centered and designed to promote recovery through self-determination, understanding, developing coping skills, and resilience through relationship building. 

Peer support is intended to inspire individuals to realize that recovery is not only possible, but probable.  Services are designed around the basis of  the  the individual’s personal choice, and their active involvement in their own recovery process.

Mental Health Recovery is a journey of healing and transformation enabling a person with mental health problems to live a meaningful life in the community of his or her choice while striving to achieve his or her full potential.

 Services                              

• Assist peers in identifying personal strengths for achieving recovery goals.
• Educating peers on how to develop and effectively use a Wellness Recovery  Action Plan.
• Being available for Crisis Management support.
• Coaching peers on how to use self-advocacy and self-sufficiency skills.
• Promoting collaboration among natural supports, such as family and friends, and providers in supporting peers’ Recovery Plan.
• Promoting the knowledge of available services , supports , and choices
• Facilitating the development of a sense of wellness, self-worth, and empowerment.
• Instilling hope and evidence that Recovery is possible through mentoring.
• Supporting work or other meaningful activity of the person’s choice.

Eligibility for Services

All Butler County residents who are 18 yers of age or over and who meet eligibility criteria of Serious Mental Illness:

• Adult Priority Group (Mental Health Bulletin OMH-94-04)
• and who exhibit moderate to severe impairment in at least one functional level of education, social, vocational, or self maintenance. 
• Eligibility may include persons with mental illness and co-occurring substance disorders. 
• Services must meet medical necessity criteria, and recommendation for services must be provided by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts.

Certified Peer Specialist positions and training to become a Certified Peer Specialist in Butler County, are made possible by Butler County Human Services.

Recovery Pathways & Peers

 HOPE—Coming together with an open mind and partnership

FRIENDSHIP— Building a supportive friendship to optimize one’s abilities to

the fullest

CHOICES — Peers help to optimize your choices through experinces

TRUST — In self and in peers

CONFIDENTIALITY — Building a relationship built on trust and

confidentiality

EMPOWERMENT — Sees the person as the expert in their life.  Building

confidence magnifying accomplishments and strength.

RECOVERY ENVIRONMENT — Reinforces self efficacy through validation,

educational resources, and choices.

VALUED SOCIAL ROLE — Setting goals, allowing them to describe your hopes  

and dreams, exploring all the opportunities 

SPIRITUALITY — Reflective practices that can promote and foster spiritual

Awareness

RESILIENCE BUILDING — Building confidence so individuals can deal successfully with barriers that arise

PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY — Mutual feedback and accountability

FIND THAT POWER!

Grapevine Center Inc. programs provide services and employment practices 
without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, 
age, religion,  ancestry or any other legally protected classification.