The Power of Peer Support
The Power of Peer Support: : A Podcast about Caring for People with Substance Use Disorder When someone struggles with addiction, they need more than just medical care, they need real human support. But many treatment teams are missing someone important: a peer support specialist. Hosts Will Torrey, head of the psychiatry department at Dartmouth Health, and Samantha McClay, a peer support specialist at Dartmouth Health, share what they have learned about the power of peer support.
Episodes
Episode 1: Human Connection
Doctors and nurses bring medical knowledge. A peer support specialist brings something different: their own life experience, real understanding, and a genuine human connection.
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Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
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Episode 2: Peers Can Restore Trust
Many people with addiction have been treated poorly when trying to get help. These bad experiences can stop them from trying again. Peer support specialists know what that feels like and can help people get the care they deserve.
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Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
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Episode 3: Peers at Work
What does a peer support specialist do? They build trust with patients, offer encouragement, and stay reachable by phone or text. They help people feel less judged and less alone. And when things get hard, like when someone starts using again, they show up.
Additional Resources:
Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
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Episode 4: Peers and Clinical Teams
A strong medical team runs on mutual respect. Peer support specialists need to respect what doctors and nurses know. And doctors and nurses need to understand what peer support specialists bring to the table. When everyone values each other, patients get better care.
Additional Resources:
Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
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