Lived Experience and Rural Barriers: A Qualitative Analysis of Peer Leadership in Recovery Community Centers
Peer leaders can enhance recovery support services in rural areas through their lived experience representation, though this approach may introduce challenges. Recovery services should consider these peers an asset while providing them with education and training on evidence-based practices.
Authors
- William A. Mase
- Ryan J. Lofaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4672-9169)
- Kenneth Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0168-4750)
- Noel Vest
- Robert M. Bohler
- Thomas V. Harris
- Collin Williams
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- Georgia Southern University (US)
- Tennessee Department of Health (US)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Substance Use & Addiction Journal
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/29767342251400062
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00