I am a strong supporter of their work. They are particularly effective because they have a personal experience with mental health, with substance abuse, homelessness, incarceration, or some sort of other behavioral health crisis.
Rosa DeLauro: “I am a strong supporter of their work. They are particularly effective because they have a personal experience with…”
On the recordMarch 7, 2023
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DeLauro expresses strong support for peer support specialists and their effectiveness in crisis situations.
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