Peer Recovery Support Specialists promote recovery, remove barriers, build recovery capital, connect recoverees with recovery support services; and encourage hope, optimism and healthy living. Peer Recovery Support Specialists often will assist individuals with removing barriers such as assisting with employment, housing, educational needs, connections to mental health resources when desired, connections to meetings through multiple pathways as well as recovery oriented social network events, activities and other wellness related opportunities. Peer Recovery Support Specialists also provide crisis response and resources for community members of all ages who may be struggling with substance misuse and are seeking treatment and recovery options.