Episode: Lived Experience in Action: with Meredith Martin Peer Recovery in Prince Edward
In this episode, we speak with a Prince Edward County study participant who brings a powerful and personal lens to the conversation around substance misuse, community recovery, and peer support.
We ask:
• What made you want to be part of this important study?
• What is a Peer Recovery Specialist, and why are they essential in the fight against substance misuse?
• Which strategies from the study truly stood out—and why?
• What does Prince Edward still need in terms of resources, support, and public awareness?
• And—if someone you know is struggling, what real steps can you take to help?
This is an honest, heart-centered conversation grounded in lived experience—and it’s a call to action for anyone who cares about healing and change in Prince Edward and surrounding counties.
Listen now to This Episode: “Lived Experience in Action: Peer Recovery in Prince Edward”
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