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PEERhelp Certified Peer Recovery Helpline
What is PEERhelp?
There is hope. There is help.
PEERhelp seeks to improve the quality of life for individuals in treatment and recovery from substance use disorder by addressing their health-related social needs through tailored social support, resource navigation and advocacy. PEERhelp envisions that all people throughout the Appalachian Highlands experiencing substance use disorder will be provided with the resources and opportunities to succeed.
Our Certified Peer Recovery Specialists have lived experience and a deep understanding of individual life experiences and are here to provide support, advocacy, and navigation to resources. This program embodies the belief that everyone has a right to be involved in their own recovery process.
How can PEERhelp help you?
Health-related and social needs PEERhelp addresses:
- Clothing, shoes and hygiene needs
- Connection to free medical care
- Connection to treatment for substance use and mental health challenges
- Fair-chance employment
- Family reunification support
- Housing and shelter navigation
- Judicial advocacy
- Mutual-aid recovery support groups
- Obtainment of personal identification forms
- Transportation navigation
Meetings
Meetings are currently conducted virtually. To sign up for a meeting please contact us at Peer.help@balladhealth.org
What is Living Free?
Living Free is a tool that equips people with the tools to overcome the obstacles in their life. Living Free uses a personalized discovery, personalized support, and is flexible to meet the needs of different people.
What is Pathways to Recovery?
The Recovery Exploration group is an open discussion support and educational group for those who are in recovery from Substance Use and Mental Health challenges. This group will choose to discuss their own recovery focused topics week to week, share with others their experiences and offer support to one another in a virtual room.
Call for help today
Talk to someone who’s been where you are, contact us:
877-PEER-HLP
(877-733-7457)
- Monday through Friday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you are in crisis or considering suicide, call the 24-Hour Respond Crisis Hotline – 800-366-1132.
Volunteer
If you are interested in becoming a PEERhelp volunteer with Ballad Health, please complete this application:
Free 24/7 Respond Crisis Hotline for mental health
If you or someone you know is in immediate need of someone to talk to, you can call our free, confidential phone line. This mental health hotline is here day or night for anyone dealing with thoughts of suicide, crippling anxiety or depression, panic attacks and more.
You can reach our crisis counseling team by calling 1-800-366-1132. One of our team members will talk with you to discuss how you're feeling and help you get the care you need.