CLACKAMAS COUNTY
This contract offers the ability for EVOLVE peer support specialists/recovery mentors to serve a broad spectrum of the Clackamas County community. The eligibility criteria is low barrier and the only requirements are to reside in Clackamas County (housed or not) and have current, past, or a risk of addiction challenges. This program is community-based and the peer specialists meet individuals where they are most comfortable or where applicable. Focus areas of support are the Clackamas County Jail, Mental Health/Public Safety Court, Family Drug Court, DHS Child Welfare, and the Housing Authority of Clackamas County. We also provide two older adult peer specialist to serve individuals 55 and older. Connection to peer support is available by self-referral and community partner referral.