Bridger Outreach

Peer support programs provide an opportunity for people with lived mental health experience who have achieved significant recovery to assist others in their recovery journeys. 

As such, MHA Recovery Coaches perform outreach at Putnam Hospital for individuals receiving mental health services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  Bridgers also perform outreach for inmates at Putnam County Correctional Facility with mental health needs.

Bridgers model recovery, teach skills and offer supports to help people reconnect with hope.  Bridgers ease the transition from acute inpatient and outpatient settings to community care, and beyond.  Bridgers assist in locating mental health and substance use supports, housing, employment, transportation and other resources customers need to continue their recovery journey in community based settings.  Bridgers also aid in system navigation.

Recovery coaches are people who use their experience of recovery from mental health and substance use disorders to support others in recovery. Their lived experiences put them in a unique position to offer support.

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Programs Background: MHA offers support to patients in Reed IV, the psychiatric unit at Putnam Hospital Center (PHC) biweekly. MHA’s peers will share their own personal mental health stories and provide educational and support resources to these clients.
This fosters a sense of hope for these individuals, which reduces the risk of re-hospitalization. MHA also speaks with participants of the Partial Program on a monthly basis.

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I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the MHA staff and the incredible impact they have on our patients at Reed 4. Their willingness to share their recovery journeys is truly inspiring, offering our patients a profound sense of hope and encouragement despite the challenges they face.

Their strength, determination, and unwavering commitment to supporting others shine through in their passion for peer advocacy. They serve as remarkable role models, exemplifying resilience, and the power of community in the recovery process.

It is truly an honor to witness the positive changes they are making in the lives of our patients. Thank you to MHA for your dedication and the meaningful difference you make every day.

Chameka H, Reed 4 Staff

 

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Your staff have been doing a great job, I continue to get excellent feedback from our Clients and the MHA presentations are truly well received and valued by us here at Partial.

Robert S, Partial Hospital Team