What is Peer Support? The Peer Support Program provides a way for employees to talk confidentially about any personal or professional problems, with trained co-workers who un- derstand, As life happens, the Issues and difficulties we face changes and the way we choose to handle life situations varies as well. For example, some people may want to turn directly to professionals. While for others, speaking to fellow peers that have “been there,” and can relate to their situations on a peer-to-peer level is preferred. Peer Support Members are: + Sworn (all ranks) + Reserves + Professional Staff epee Sheriff's Department PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM How do I contact a Peer Support Program (PSP) Member? Call the Peer Support Program Coordin Ityou fee! that the issue is highly private or confidential, you can speak with a psychologist anytime at PSB Sheriff's Department ©2018 Loe Aries County WWW.LASD.ORGPSPxP.ROGRAM ae ere eet et) ee ene er eee parte eran meee cece ts ee RC Corn caer) Weert enh Lote eC cea a yes Rokiey vein ee See se Pes rome fo Program member and a Deparns employee is confidential except inthe following circumstances: 1) There is a safety concern fr self or others (inctuding child abuse or dependent adult suse) 2) The PSP member needs to make an ‘appropriate rferal of consult with PSB payehelogieal staff onthe concerning ‘roumstances ofthe employee recelving peer support Dear @..... eee GU MUG eee eee ee 7 ooo i eee ori ical hat, ocornmison of een ie en mea 4) Te enpaye esehng peer suppor Co eee eee eS Fated ole Pie ee he Ce aad cu ee mea aca as Ree. a, substance abude Featmentijor chaplains). Poet Support eo ce or ee Ce anor Sadidhasih > 0h tach fant ore services Bureall is — 4