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Expanding Behavioral Health Teams in Care Deserts with Community Health Workers and Peer Support Specialists

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2026

Highlights the use of community health workers and peer support specialists to close gaps in access to substance use and mental health services.

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Topic(s): Peer and Recovery Specialists

Section: Policy and Practice Resources