Navigating transitions into, through, and beyond peer worker roles: insider insights from the Supporting Harm Reduction through Peer Support (SHARPS) study

• Main Authors: Josh Dumbrell (Author), Hannah Carver (Author), Rebecca Foster (Author), Bernie Pauly (Author), Wez Steele (Author), Michael Roy (Author), Tessa Parkes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Peer workers are individuals who draw on their personal experiences in a professional capacity to support clients. Existing research on the role of peer workers in mental health, homelessness, and substance use services has primarily focused on their impact on client outcomes. Th...