The history of Peer Support Specialists in Montana
Alexie Aguayo
and last updated 2021-04-14 17:46:29-04
MONTANA â Peer Support Specialists are those who have suffered from addiction or Behavioral Health Disorders, recovered, and then use their life experience to mentor others.
The career came a long way over the past decade to become recognized by the state.
Jason Mcnees (pictured above to the left) helps put together the medical-assisted treatment groups at the Helena Indian Alliance (HIA). It is part of his line of work to help his clients towards a path of recovery from addiction. Mcnees is a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist and says this career has evolved over the years.