Project Peer 2 Peer is a comprehensive program that combines the elements of prevention, recovery, education, and training. This project is beneficial for  residents of Charlotte's Corridor of Opportunity and other residents of Mecklenburg County, whose are considered low-income, who have overcome and been in recovery for at least 2 years from alcoholism or substance use disorder; with the desire to contribute to the recovery of others. Sassafras Tea Co has aspirations of providing training to 35 survivors of Mecklenburg County. This training will include 50hr Peer Support Specialist Training: Core, a 20hr WRAP Training (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) and Certificate and a 5hr NCI+: Prevention Training (National Crisis Intervention Plus: Prevention) certificate, and NC State registration fee. Participants can improve their quality of life; achieving their own life goals and dreams with completing an additional 25hrs of continuing education via WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) and NCI+: Prevention (National Crisis Intervention Plus: Prevention) Certification Training. Skills from both of the provided trainings will aid in the battle against the Substance Use Disorder and Alcoholism; supporting those in recovery, improving rates of recovery, and equipping a marginalized population with the skills to obtain gainful employment in the human service field. Individuals living with mental health, substance use and/or intellectual/ developmental disability or medical issues and their loved ones and/or Peer Professional who want to create positive change in the way they or others feel or increasing their enjoyment & quality of life will benefit from these trainings as well. Individuals who want to increase their understanding of mental health recovery concepts, skills, & strategies​ will also benefit GREATLY. Training classes will be held during July 2025-May 2026.