US Medical Term · clinical
Peer Support Specialist
Especialista en Apoyo entre Pares
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Peer Support Specialist |
| Spanish (Español) | Especialista en Apoyo entre Pares |
| Chinese (中文) | 同伴支持专家 |
| Korean (한국어) | 동료 지원 전문가 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chuyên gia Hỗ trợ Đồng đẳng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Espesyalista sa Peer Support |
| Portuguese (Português) | Especialista em Apoio entre Pares |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ผู้เชี่ยวชาญสนับสนุนเพื่อน |
| Japanese (日本語) | ピアサポートスペシャリスト |
What it means
A peer support specialist is a certified professional with personal lived experience of a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or serious illness who uses that experience to help others navigate recovery. They provide emotional support, share coping strategies, and connect people to community resources. Many states have formal certification requirements. Peer support specialists are employed by behavioral health clinics, hospitals, and community organizations. Under mental health parity laws, peer support services provided by certified specialists may be covered by insurance the same way as other behavioral health visits.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
peer suh-PORT SPEH-shuh-list
especialista en apoyo entre pares
Also called 'peer recovery coach' or 'certified peer specialist'
También llamado 'entrenador de recuperación entre pares' o 'especialista certificado entre pares'
You may hear: 'Your peer specialist can meet with you this week'
'Su especialista de pares puede reunirse con usted esta semana'
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Last reviewed: September 2026