The Consumer Advocate / Peer Specialist Program (CAPS) is designed to train persons with a mental health diagnosis to assist other mental health consumers with wellness and role recovery in the community. Through mentoring, education, shared experiences, and community socialization opportunities, Peer Specialists help others regain hope and live successfully with a mental illness.
Peer Specialists provide:
Outreach call services
Socialization opportunities
Peer support group
Bipolar support groups
(DBSA)
Recovery and wellness support / community resource training (Fort Walton Beach Medical Center)
The Consumer Advocate / Peer Specialist Program is a service of the Mental Health Association and is fully funded by the Department of Children and Families. For more information, call
(850) 244-1040 today!
In Crisis - Go to
Nearest Hospital ER I Suicide Life Line 1-800-784-2433
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Abuse/Neglect of Children or Vulnerable Adults 1-800-962-2873
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Veteran Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 press 1
