Peer Volunteers and Patient Family Advisory Council
Peer Volunteers provide support, knowledge in their own or a loved one’s recovery, as well as resources throughout the state.
Peer Volunteers provide support, knowledge in their own or a loved one’s recovery, as well as resources throughout the state. Peer Volunteers are placed based on their skill set and talents that they bring with them. Placed both in inpatient and outpatient settings they provide overall support to the program/unit. The peers become part of the day-to-day function of the area, providing insight to staff, support and resources to patients and family members of patients. They lead groups, meet individually with patients and families and offer whatever appropriate assistance they can.
IOL Peer Volunteer Fran Dunn
The PFAC consists of staff and past IOL patients and or family members. Each member becomes a volunteer to ensure HIPAA and other regulations are upheld. Through the council meetings, staff and leadership from the organization receive fi rst-hand feedback from those who have been in treatment. Areas for improvement are recognized and addressed through possible policy and or procedure change.