REH: Peer Support in Rural Emergency Departments
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Description
Describes how peer support services can address address substance use and mental health crises in rural emergency departments. Profiles the Peer Recovery Expansion Project (PREP), a Pennsylvania-based initiative that embeds Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) directly into emergency departments.
Date
02/2026
Organization
Rural Health Redesign Center
Tagged as
Behavioral health
· Behavioral health workforce
· Emergency department and urgent care services
· Interprofessional training of the health workforce