Peer Support Specialists are people who have been successful in the recovery process and are able to guide others who are experiencing similar situations through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment.
Through the Health Department’s Addiction Division Peer Support Specialists develop supportive relationships, provide recovery coaching and engage members of the recovering community through outreach. Further support may be provided including connection to resources, such as:
- In patient or outpatient facilities
- Mental health services
- Food pantries
- Shelters
- Transportation
- Fitness/Wellness facilities
- Community based meetings
- Resources for jobs
To contact our Peer Support Specialists, call or text:
William Cooper, (410) 463-5009
Jermaine Camper, (443) 239-3511
Kim McMullen, (410) 463-9434
Lexi Whiteley, (410) 443-5484
For those individuals leaving the detention center, call or text:
Jermaine Camper, (443) 239-3511
Lexi Whiteley, (410) 443-5484
Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS)
A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist is an individual who uses lived experience in recovery to help others in their recovery journey. CPRSs receive formal training to both facilitate support groups and work one-on-one with individuals who are either seeking or maintaining recovery from serious mental health issues, substance use disorders, or co-occurring behavioral health concerns.
The credentialing process for those interested in becoming a CPRS is managed by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB). Information specific to supervision, work or volunteer experience, education and training requirements, and ethical standards of practice can be found on the MABPCB website.
NEW!!!! – Please see the following opportunities for individuals looking to become certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CRPS). For more information, visit this link.
Additional Peer Support Resources
8262 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD
Main: (410) 690-7353
24/7 Helpline: (443) 439-1820
Grace Street is a recovery community organization dedicated to saving lives and fostering healing for anyone affected by substance use disorder. Grace Street offers free resources, peer support, wellness and support groups, harm reduction services, and more.
Chesapeake Voyagers, Inc. (CVI)
607 Dutchmans Lane, Easton, MD
(410) 822-1601 or toll free 877-817-8951
CVI provides peer support, information and resources, support groups such as Emotions Anonymous, ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics), trauma resiliency, mindfulness, as well as social activities, safe wellness space, and special events.
Family Peer Support & Resiliency
Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF)
(410) 730-8267
A state-wide nonprofit dedicated to connecting, supporting and empowering families who are experiencing behavioral health challenges. MCF provides free support, information, and resources to Maryland families and caregivers who have loved ones with mental health, substance use, and gambling issues.
Parents’ Place of Maryland (PPMD)
410-768-9100
PPMD provides free programs and services to Maryland families and caregivers with disabilities and special healthcare needs including those with special education, behavioral health, military, problem gambling, and health or transition needs.
National Family Resiliency Center (NFRC)
410-740-9553
We proudly serve families throughout Maryland. Our services include individual therapy, family therapy, and co-parenting support designed for families in various situations—whether you’re navigating separation, seeking personal growth, establishing healthier relationship patterns, blending families, or simply wanting to improve communication.