OUR MISSION

Through our programs we ensure that fellow peers receive advocacy, education, and mutual support. We
strive to build human spirit and self-esteem by acceptance, working together and opening doors.

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COMMUNITY PEER SUPPORT SERVICES

RE-ENTRY PROGRAM RESOURCES

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- Benefits – assist individuals in obtaining benefits, such as Social Security, TDAP, TCA, Food Stamps, Medical Assistance, Housing, Shelter.

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- Employment assistance - working with individuals one-on-one with completing applications, creating resumes and practicing mock interviewing skills. Also, assisting to connect individuals to employment services.

- Education assistance - assisting individuals with obtaining their GED or applications to attend college.

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- Health Services – assist individuals in obtaining mental health, substance abuse and primary care health services

- Direct Peer to Peer Support - individuals will work one on one with a CPSS Advocate to establish goals, identify challenges, strengths and develop a plan of action

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PEER DIRECTED SUPPORT

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Support and guidance provided to individuals in a self-directed process. The CPSS staff will build on strengths, identify challenges and help to develop a plan of action. The staff will support all who wish to become better advocates for
themselves and family members.

CPSS is a DRUG FREE program promoting wellness and recovery and works to assist individuals with ways to cope with issues. Staff are peer support individuals who understand through “lived experiences.”

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PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES

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- Currently re-entering into the community from incarceration

- Released from incarceration within the past 1 year

- Currently working with Parole, Probation or Alternatives Sanctions

- Currently has criminal charges pending

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COMMUNITY PEER SUPPORT SERVICES

RE-ENTRY PROGRAM

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The office is located at:

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121 East Antietam Street
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

Phone: 301.766.7272
Fax: 301.791.3097

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The program is staffed by peers who are there to assist with issues of:

Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, Loneliness/Helplessness

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The program provides a network and programming to assist adults on the road to recovery and works to promote wellness in our vision of peer support and advocacy.

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THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ANY OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED.