Peer Support and Recovery Coaching
What is Peer Support?
Peer Support is a service provided by a person who has lived experience with mental illness or addiction and is committed to Recovery. Peers have a unique ability to gain the trust and respect of other consumers of care. Peer Support is a growing movement within community health. It is an evidence-based practice model shown to help increase life skills and gain confidence.
Who are Peer Supports?
A Peer Support Specialist or Recovery Coach is an employee of Hegira Health, Inc. with lived experience and is dedicated to being an advocate for others who strive for wellness and recovery.
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All HHI Peer Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches participate in specific training for their position and are either certified or credentialed by the State of Michigan.
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A Peer Support Specialist or Recovery Coach can help you:
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If you are in crisis
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Work through difficult feelings and thoughts
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Deal with personal issues such as food, hygiene, recreation
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Find Community Resources
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Find ways to socialize
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Find a job
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Research housing options
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Explore ways to take better care of your overall health
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Identify your support system
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Learn about mental health recovery
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Peer Support Specialists and Recovery Coaches offer support, guidance and share personal experience to help you reach the goals you set with your Treatment Team. Peer Support Services are available to adults with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. For more information on peer support, please ask a member of your Treatment Team.
Locations
Adult Outpatient Services
8623 N. Wayne Road, Suites 310
Westland, MI 48185
Telephone: (734) 425-0636
Fax: (734) 425-4771
Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Community Outreach for Psychiatric Emergencies (COPE)
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33505 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
(734) 721-0200
Hours:
24 Hours
Hegira House (ACT) & Housing Employment
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8623 N. Wayne Road, Suite 220
Westland, MI 48185
Telephone: (734) 427-1144
Fax: (734) 742-0608
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Oakdale House Crisis Residential
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43825 Michigan Ave, Suite 2
Canton, MI 48188
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Ph: (734) 713-0088
Fax: (734) 398-5618
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Hours:
24 Hours
Oakdale Recovery Center
43825 Michigan Ave, Suite 1
Canton, MI, 48188
Ph: (734) 397-3088
Fax: (734) 397-2892
Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Insurance & Payment
Hegira Health accepts most managed care and insurance programs, including Medicaid and Healthy Michigan.
Persons meeting residency, income and diagnostic requirements may be eligible for funding provided by the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Oakland County Health Network or the Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan.
Major credit cards are accepted.