Empowered Recovery—Academic Excellence and Best Practices

Peerstar also distinguishes itself from other peer support providers by the powerful supportive relationships Peerstar has established with leading academic research institutions, giving Peerstar access to the latest developments and best practices in the fields of mental health recovery, peer support services and substance addiction programs and treatments.

Professor Michael Rowe, Ph.D., co-director of the Yale University Program for Recovery and Community Health, serves on Peerstar’s Board of Advisors. Professor Rowe is a national expert in mental health recovery and provides Peerstar with the latest research, guidance and best practices in the areas of peer support services, forensic peer support, and citizenship group services.

Professor Jesse Suh, Psy.D. and Anita Hole. Ph.D.of the University of Pennsylvania Center for Studies of Addictions also serve on Peerstar’s Board of Advisors. Professors Suh and Hole provide Peerstar with the latest research, guidance and best practices in the area of substance abuse addiction treatment and recovery.

Professor Jeffery Draine, Ph.D.  of the University of Pennsylvania Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research also serves on Peerstar’s Board of Advisors. Professor Draine studies the intersection of mental illness with the criminal justice system and provides Peerstar with forensic peer support guidance and direction.