Lexington Peer Support Services (PSS)
One-on-one support from someone who’s walked the path of recovery—because healing happens through real connection.
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At Altruism Counseling Services, we believe that connection is one of the most powerful tools in recovery. That’s why we offer Peer Support Services (PSS) – so you can walk alongside someone who has lived through addiction, found recovery, and is now trained to help others do the same.
When you’re struggling with substance use or rebuilding your life, it’s easy to feel misunderstood or judged. Peer support changes that. It offers non-clinical, compassionate guidance from someone who gets it because they’ve lived it.
What Is Peer Support?
Peer Support is a recovery-focused service led by individuals with lived experience. These trained peer support specialists provide:
- Emotional support during tough moments
- Encouragement and motivation when recovery feels hard
- Help navigating appointments, treatment plans, or legal requirements
- Tips and tools based on real-world experience
- A safe space to share without judgment
- Connection to community resources, meetings, and groups
Our peer support team works closely with your clinical care team to help bridge the gap between treatment and everyday life. Whether you’re new to recovery or rebuilding after relapse, this added layer of support can make all the difference.
Why Peer Support Works
Because you’re not hearing it from a textbook, you’re hearing it from someone who’s lived it.
Peer support builds trust and hope in a way that’s hard to replicate. When you see someone living a stable, sober life who used to be where you are now, it shows what’s possible. It makes recovery feel real and reachable.
At Altruism Counseling Services, our peer specialists are certified, compassionate, and deeply committed to your success. They’re not here to tell you what to do – they’re here to listen, relate, encourage, and walk beside you.
How Peer Support Fits Into Your Recovery
Peer support is available to anyone enrolled in our outpatient programs, intensive outpatient program IOP, or case management services. Sessions can be held:
- In person at our Lexington facility
- One-on-one or in small groups
Your peer supporter can help you:
- Stay accountable to your goals
- Navigate barriers like triggers, cravings, or isolation
- Build confidence to face challenges without substances
- Reconnect with community, family, and purpose
They’re part mentor, part motivator, part friend—and fully dedicated to your healing.
Covered by Medicaid. Built on Trust.
Altruism Counseling programs and services are Medicaid-approved and available at no cost for eligible clients. We proudly serve adults (ages 18–65) in Lexington and surrounding areas. Whether you’re stepping down from residential treatment or starting your recovery journey at home, PSS gives you the human connection you need to keep going.
Insurance & Payment Options
As a Kentucky rehab provider, we proudly accept Medicaid and major commercial insurance providers to ensure accessible care:
Medicaid:
Commercial Insurance:
Ready to Connect? Let’s Talk.
If you’re ready to add a peer to your support system or just want to learn more, we’re here to help. Whether you call us, email, or schedule your appointment through our secure client portal, we’re ready to support you through that important first step.
Start your journey toward lasting sobriety – call us or schedule your appointment.
Client Success Stories
This program has been very helpful and informative. It also keeps me grounded when I listen to my instructor. Helping others is what this program is all about and that is what our primary purpose is. I would recommend this program to anyone who has the desire to stay sober
I really liked the classes at Altruism Counseling. She makes it very easy to do your assessment and then the classes are really good. You can do them on Zoom or go in person. The help you get from sharing with other people that have the same experience is amazing. I came out of those classes wanting to stay sober and do the right thing. Her class has helped to give you the tools to try and stay sober. I just really had an overall wonderful experience. Thanks.
Dede and her associates and teachers were amazing. The class really opened my eyes in life and gave me a new perspective. It was great sharing experiences and the class alone was touching. I highly recommend this service for future clients.
This is an amazing program…learned so much and had so much support ..highly recommend Altruism !!!
Great class and flexibility. Fantastic atmosphere.I highly recommend.
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