Natural Helpers-- Peer Support

I.  Overview

 General Principles of Peer Support

Agencies, unit leaders and community members all share responsibility for the general welfare of the community and its members.  Peers provide a natural source of support that is important to a healthy community.  Peer support includes a wide range of activities from simply being there and listening to a colleague, to more active planning and intervention aimed at helping the person in need address his or her problem.