“Having peers on our team could be a game changer. They bring lived the experience, cultural insight, and trust. With peers, we could connect more effectively with families, improve follow-through, and build stronger relationships in the community. It’s a great opportunity to make our services more human and impactful.” - Simeon, A Village Wellness Center

Become a Training Site or Future Employer

Pipeline to Hire

Build relationships with bilingual peer recovery specialists before they join the job market.​

Added Layer of Support

CPRSs enhance engagement and throughout recovery by building personal relationships and lived-experience trust.​

Expand Bilingual Services

CPRSs can help you deliver programming in Spanish and better connect with families.

How does it work?

  • ​Tree of Hope provides a credentialed supervisor to oversee training and practice hours. 

  • A no-cost opportunity to host, mentor, and evaluate potential future hires while adding immediate support for clients.

  • Yes — the training is free for participants, and the 500-hour fieldwork is fully paid by PCC. ​

Ideal employers:

  • Intensive outpatient and residential treatment programs

  • Youth-serving behavioral health programs

  • Community-based nonprofits and clubhouses

  • Health systems and clinics

How does it work?

  • Eligible participants must be 18 or older

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English

  • High school graduates (or GED)

  • In recovery for at least 9 months

  • Residents of Maryland or work in Maryland at least 51% of the time.

Other Ways to Help

  • Post this flyer with QR code in your organization's space

  • Share this opportunity with your networks and clients with a printed flyer or via text

  • Include program info in emails using this content

  • Refer eligible individuals directly to PCC s program manager, Ricardo Silva by emailing proud@primarycarecoalition.org

We want to hear from you!

Help us expand access to bilingual, culturally responsive recovery support in Montgomery County. ​Simply fill out this inquiry form and we will reach out for a short conversation to discuss your interest!