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Check out OCMH’s NEW Peer Support Workers (PSWs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs) Listening and Feedback Tour Report!

PSWs and CHWs are on the frontlines of community mental health, providing critical, direct support to those in need. Their feedback and experiences are vital to improving mental health care and ensuring that the people driving these efforts receive the support they need to make a real impact.

This report offers a detailed overview of the Listening and Feedback Tour, highlighting direct quotes and valuable insights from both PSWs and CHWs. It also presents key recommendations based on their expressed needs, helping to shape future support and services.

If you’re invested in strengthening mental health services in our communities, this report is a must-read.

 

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