PEER SUPPORT and CaRE Management

Peer Support & Care Management Services

Recovery is about more than stopping substance use—it is about rebuilding a healthy, meaningful life. At Oxytocin, our Peer Support Specialists and Care Managers work alongside you to remove barriers, connect you with resources, and help you achieve your personal recovery goals.

Whether you are beginning treatment, transitioning back into the community, or maintaining long-term recovery, our team provides practical assistance, encouragement, advocacy, and ongoing support every step of the way.

How Peer Support & Care Management Help

Our team works with you to:

Understand available services and make informed decisions.
Access community resources and supports in a timely manner.
Develop realistic, individualized recovery and life goals.
Build on personal strengths while increasing confidence and independence.
Coordinate services between treatment providers, healthcare professionals, community agencies, employers, and family members.
Develop healthy coping skills and improve daily functioning.
Connect with recovery supports and self-help resources.
Monitor progress and adjust services as your needs change.

Care Management vs. Peer Support

Although Care Management and Peer Support work together as part of your recovery team, each provides a unique service that supports lasting recovery.

Care Management

Care Managers focus on helping individuals navigate the many systems involved in recovery. They coordinate services, advocate for your needs, reduce barriers to treatment, and connect you with the resources necessary to achieve long-term stability.

Care Management may include:

Comprehensive needs assessments
Individualized service planning
Resource identification and referrals
Coordination between healthcare providers and community agencies
Advocacy and care coordination
Assistance accessing insurance, benefits, and community resources
Crisis planning and intervention
Monitoring progress toward recovery goals
Transition planning between levels of care

Peer Support

Peer Support Specialists are individuals with lived experience in recovery who use that experience to inspire hope, build confidence, and support others on their recovery journey. Through shared experience, peers provide encouragement, mentorship, and practical guidance while walking alongside clients as equal partners in recovery.

Peer Support may include:

Sharing lived recovery experiences
Providing encouragement, hope, and accountability
Helping identify personal strengths and recovery goals
Teaching practical recovery and coping skills
Supporting self-advocacy and informed decision-making
Assisting with community integration
Encouraging participation in recovery meetings and community supports
Promoting healthy relationships and recovery-focused lifestyles
Providing ongoing support through challenges and successes

Working Together

Care Management and Peer Support complement one another to provide comprehensive, person-centered care. Care Managers help coordinate services and address practical needs, while Peer Support Specialists provide encouragement, mentorship, and hope through lived experience.

Together, they help individuals:

Reduce barriers to treatment and recovery
Strengthen recovery skills
Increase independence and self-confidence
Improve overall quality of life
Build a strong foundation for lasting recovery

A Whole-Person Approach

Recovery affects every aspect of life—not just substance use. Our team considers the whole person when developing services and supports, including:

Housing and transportation
Employment and education
Financial stability
Physical and behavioral health
Family and social relationships
Legal responsibilities
Recovery support systems
Community involvement

By addressing these areas together, we help create a stable foundation for long-term recovery and overall wellness.

Services May Include

Advocacy
Resource identification and referrals
Individualized service planning
Coordination of medical, behavioral health, and community services
Communication among treatment providers
Assistance accessing benefits and community resources
Recovery support planning
Crisis intervention and problem-solving
Monitoring progress toward identified goals
Assistance arranging needed services
Support during transitions between levels of care

Our Guiding Principles

Empowerment

Recovery belongs to you. We help you build the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to make informed decisions, advocate for yourself, and actively participate in your recovery.

Low-Barrier Access

Everyone deserves access to quality care. We strive to reduce barriers and provide services in the least restrictive, most appropriate environment while meeting your individual needs.

Rehabilitation

Recovery is about rebuilding a meaningful life. We support individuals in developing the emotional, behavioral, social, educational, vocational, and independent living skills needed for long-term success.

Continuity of Care

Recovery does not end when treatment ends. We work closely with healthcare providers, community organizations, family members, and recovery supports to ensure services remain coordinated throughout every stage of recovery.

Whole-Person Care

Every person's recovery journey is unique. Rather than focusing solely on substance use or mental health symptoms, we consider the entire individual—including relationships, health, employment, housing, education, legal responsibilities, and personal goals—to create services that support lasting wellness.

Your Recovery Team

You do not have to navigate recovery alone.

Our Peer Support Specialists and Care Managers are dedicated members of your treatment team, working alongside counselors, medical providers, and community partners to help you overcome obstacles, connect with resources, celebrate progress, and continue moving toward a healthier, more independent future.

Together, we provide the support, guidance, and encouragement needed to build a strong foundation for lifelong recovery.