Peer Support Program
The Pathways’ Peer Support team is a group of peers dedicated to providing mental health and substance use recovery support in the northeast Iowa region. This team includes peer recovery specialists, recovery coaches, a family peer support specialist, and a veteran peer support specialist. The team uses their own lived experience and specialized training to support others in their journey. This dedicated team serves six counties in northeast Iowa (Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, and Grundy County).
June-2026-WRC-Calendar.pdf
LORE (Linkage to Outreach Referrals and Engagement)
The Linkage to Outreach Referrals and Engagement (LORE) pilot project aims to address the opioid and stimulant overdose crisis in Iowa by utilizing trained and certified Peer Recovery Coaches (PRCs). These Peer Recovery Coaches conduct outreach services and linkages to care through community referral partnerships for people at risk for opioid or stimulant related overdoses. The Linkage to Outreach Referrals and Engagement (LORE) program works with local partners such as hospitals/emergency departments, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)/first responders, and other community agencies call the Linkage to Outreach Referrals and Engagement (LORE) referral line if they identify an individual who has experienced or is at risk for an opioid or stimulant overdose. Individuals can also make a self-referral.
The Linkage to Outreach Referrals and Engagement (LORE) Program is located remotely at 311 Irving Street, in the heart of the City to reduce the barrier of access.
