These programs have some paid staff and a significant number of volunteers.

Individuals without psychiatric disorders may be involved, but their inclusion is within the control of peer operators. 

These services are embedded within a formal organization that is a freestanding legal entity. 

Important features of peer run or operated services

Services planned, operated, administered, and evaluated by people with psychiatric disorders. 

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Peer run or operated services 

Peer partnership services 

Peer employees

Within the realm of peer delivered services

Solomon, P. (2004). Peer support/peer provided services underlying processes, benefits, and critical ingredients. Psychiatric rehabilitation journal, 27(4), 392. https://doi.org/10.2975/27.2004.392.401

Peer support/peer provided services underlying processes, benefits, and critical ingredients.

Peer run or operated services

Service programs that are not freestanding legal entities and share the control of the operation of the program with others without psychiatric diagnoses. 

Peer partnership services

Individuals who fill designated unique peer positions as well as peers who are hired into traditionally mental health positions. 

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