Identification of Resources for Implementation of a Structured Peer-Led Mental Health Support Network in an Urban Hospital
Overview
This document outlines a comprehensive resource identification plan for establishing a peer-led mental health support network within an urban hospital setting. It details the human resources required, financial budgeting, funding sources, and material resources necessary to implement and sustain a recovery-oriented peer support program that integrates with clinical services.
What this coursework covers
- Human Resources: Peer champion, implementation lead, certified peer support specialists, clinical staff, supervisory roles, and support personnel
- Financial Resources: Project budget including payroll, training expenses, operational costs, and potential funding sources from hospital budgets and grants
- Material Resources: Screening tools, assessment instruments, educational materials, and training resources for program implementation
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Implementation Project: Identification of Resources
Topic: Implementation of a structured Peer-Led Mental Health Support Network in an urban hospital
Human Resources
Peer-Led Support Network Workgroup
- Peer champion to lead the workgroup, facilitate peer involvement, and liaison with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and external partners
- Implementation lead to oversee rollout, coordinate activities, monitor fidelity to peer principles, and ensure alignment with recovery-oriented care
Certified Peer Support Specialists
- Individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges and/or substance use disorders, certified per national or state standards
- Deliver non-clinical, strengths-based support including one-on-one mentoring, group facilitation, hope-building, crisis navigation, goal-setting, recovery planning, and advocacy (Morales & Thomas, 2026)
- Focus on building trust, reciprocity, and experiential knowledge to complement clinical care
Clinical and Administrative Integration Roles
- Mental health clinicians (psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers) for collaboration, referral pathways, supervision, and joint case discussions
- Hospital supervisors or peer worker coordinators (PWCs) with dedicated time for oversight, regular supervision (individual and group), and team preparation to foster positive relationships between peers and ward and clinical staff (Gillard et al.