New Mobile Application for Ohio’s Peer Recovery Supporters
Ohio Peer Recovery Organizations (OhioPRO) is excited to announce the launch of the new mobile application for Ohio’s certified peer recovery supporters! This project, supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), was first developed by OhioPRO’s Peer Advisory Group in 2022. The group championed to create an online community that serves as a safe space for peer recovery supporters to share ideas, resources, events, and encouragement with one another.
A pilot launch of the app took place at the 2024 Peer Recovery Summit earlier this year. During the Summit, OhioPRO’s Program Director Megan Conkle led an information session for attendees on how to access and navigate the app, showcased its innovative features, and fielded questions.
All certified peer recovery supporters whose certification is in good standing will receive an invitation to join the app by the end of September. For the September Lunch & Learn Virtual Training, OhioPRO will host another information session for people who want to learn more about the app.
“We believe this mobile app will serve as another avenue to help Ohio’s peer recovery supporters continue to do life-changing work in their communities,” said Michael Krause, OhioPRO’s Executive Director.
OhioPRO is thrilled that the peer support community can continue to grow through the mobile application and is looking forward to its launch in September.