The Peer Model Manual
Consumer Participation in Action
Association of Participating Service Users (APSU), a service of Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (sharc)
Contained within this manual are materials that will enable you to deliver all aspects of The Peer Model consumer training. These materials were produced by The Association of Participating Service Users (APSU) in collaboration with the Improved Services Initiative (ISI) at sharc. They are designed to provide training and opportunities for people who experience alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues and want to participate as consumers in the alcohol and other drug sector. As people often experience mental health issues in conjunction with alcohol and other drug use, this model has been developed in such a way that it is suitable for people who experience co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health issues.
The Peer Model has three parts: The Peer Helper Training, Experts by Experience Workshops and the Speaker Bureau. Overall, this Model offers training and opportunities for people who want to contribute meaningfully to service provision, policy and research. This is central to the realisation of the mission of the Association of Participating Service Users (APSU). All aspects of this model have been operating successfully for a number of years.