Does providing peer-to-peer support to those in recovery; while strengthening your own recovery sound like a good opportunity to you? If so, consider becoming a Telephone Recovery Support (TRS) volunteer today!
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN TRS VOLUNTEERS
- People who have been in recovery for approximately six months or longer
- People who want an opportunity to support others in their recovery
- People looking for a fun, flexible, supportive place to volunteer for about an hour a week
Telephone recovery support effectively extends the reach of treatment beyond a clinical setting into the everyday environment.
- Peer Volunteers call a person in recovery once a week to “check in” and help the Recoveree maintain recovery by having the opportunity to intervene early to prevent relapse episodes or re-stabilize recovery following a relapse.
- TRS benefits the volunteer by strengthening their own recovery, providing a way to “give back” and builds a sense of community.
- The Recoveree benefits by receiving peer support regardless of where they live or their recovery preference.
- Telephone Recovery Support offers connections to the recovery community.
