Emergency Departments are on the front lines of the substance use crisis. Every day, clinicians treat patients experiencing overdoses, withdrawal, and other substance-related emergencies.

But emergency care alone is not enough.

Peer support specialists can help bridge the critical transition between crisis care and long-term recovery by:

• Building trust with patients through shared lived experience
• Providing immediate recovery support and hope
• Helping patients navigate treatment and community resources
• Reducing repeat emergency visits and improving care outcomes

Despite growing evidence for their effectiveness, many EDs still lack the training, guidance, and infrastructure to integrate peer programs successfully.

Code Recover helps healthcare systems move from interest to implementation.