PEER SUPPORT, WELLNESS & RESPITE

CENTERCleveland, GA

Model Project of GMHCN

› We are a project of the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network in partnership with and funded through a contract with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Alternative› We are a peer-run alternative/adjunct to traditional

mental health services› All staff are Certified Peer Specialists› There are no clinicians and no notes are kept on participants.

Intentional Peer Support› Staff are trained in Intentional Peer

Support, which is a trauma informed model of peer support.

› IPS is focused on building, maintaining and negotiating peer relationships.

Trauma Informed› We are aware of and sensitive to the needs of

people who have had trauma in their lives.› We strive to maintain a safe, comfortable

environment in which healing can take place.› Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Turn your can’ts into cans and your dreams into plans!

Self Directed› Adults who come to participate at the

PSWRC are self-referred, respectful, and able to care for themselves.

› We encourage people to explore what gives meaning to their lives and support them in pursuing the life of their choosing.

› We support people in advocating for themselves.

Services Warm Line

› We have a 24/7 Warm Line where people can call to receive peer support over the phone.

› We have a partnership with the Georgia Crisis and Access Line where we can make “warm transfers” for callers who request services that are more crisis-oriented.

Daily Wellness Activities› Activities are focused on wellness, not

illness, and moving toward a life of our choosing.

› Activities are holistic, creative, and recovery oriented.

› Examples: Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Trauma Informed Peer Support, Art Exploration, Basic Computer Skills, Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR)

Respite› We have three respite beds that a person

can use for up to seven nights instead of going into a psychiatric hospital.

› A Proactive Interview is done when a person is doing well and it’s used to begin to develop a relationship with peer staff before a respite stay is needed.

Kitchen area for Respite guests

Laundry Room for Respite Guests

Common TV Area

We have 3 Respite Guest Rooms

Each room is equipped with› a Queen size bed› a nightstand with lamp and alarm clock› a dresser› a lockbox is available if needed

Inner Peace Room

Serenity Room

Tranquility Room

Back Porch

Pavilion

Activities at the Pavilion

The Process

The peer calls the center to schedule a model introduction and house tour.

A peer staff talks with the peer, explaining our model and answering questions. The peer will sign guidelines to be followed while at the center.

The peer will be invited to do a proactive interview – a conversation with peer staff to begin developing a relationship and an understanding of what kind of support a peer may need while in respite.

After the model introduction the peer is welcome to come and participate in activities.

After the proactive interview – if there are no concerns – the peer will be put on the respite waiting list and called with the next availability.

Questions?Call us at 706-865-3601