What is Peer Support?

“Peer support is someone with lived experience helping someone on their journey to recovery.”

Brian Bailys

CEO and Co-Founder, Thrive Peer Recovery Services

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First-Hand Experience

Thrive’s Peer Recovery Supporters are equipped with the lived experience to understand, encourage and enhance your recovery journey.

Long Term Recovery

Thrive Peer Recovery Services uses evidence-based, personalized recovery programs to help you regain control of your life and achieve independence.

One-On-One Support

No matter where you are on your recovery journey, our Peer Recovery Supporters are there whenever and wherever you need them.

Warmline

Early intervention with emotional support.

Help Change Lives

At Thrive Peer Recovery Services, we’re always looking for dedicated, passionate people to contribute to our organization. As part of the Thrive team, you’ll be helping to deliver essential behavioral health services to those in need.

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Our Peer Support Programs

At Thrive Peer Recovery Services, we deliver industry leading peer support for those suffering from Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorders. We offer tailored programs within the recovery community to ensure the highest level of care is available to all.

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Resources

Thrive Peer Recovery Services offers comprehensive mental health & recovery resources, CHESS health connections, Warmlines, a glossary, along with a treatment agency locator, plus much more. Discover our entire library of resources here.

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Become a Peer Recovery Supporter

Are you someone in long-term recovery? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those who have shared experiences? Thrive Peer Recovery Services offers many job opportunities as well as information on how to become an certified Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter.

Start Your Journey as a Peer Supporter

Our Year in Review

We are so excited to share the results of our work in the community this year. Our team has been working hard to bring better mental health and addiction recovery services to you and your loved ones, and we couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together.

View Our 2024 Annual Report

News & Blog

Heartfelt Connections: Nurturing Your Recovery with Peer Support this February

As we step into the month of February, traditionally associated with love and connection, let’s reflect on the impact heartfelt connections can have on our recovery journey.
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New Year, New Thrive: Kickstarting Your Recovery Journey in 2024 with Peer Support

The dawn of a new year often symbolizes a fresh start, a blank canvas on which we can paint the narrative of positive change. For those on the path of recovery, the new year presents a unique opportunity to set intentions and embrace transformative growth. In this journey,…
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Thrive ED Program: Annie’s Story of Helping and Hoping

Impact Story from a Thrive Peer Recovery Specialist I want to share a simple yet meaningful experience from my work at Thrive Peer Recovery Services. It’s about connection, flexibility, and keeping hope alive. One day, I was helping someone who was still using and…
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