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The Peer Advocate: Role Model, Listener, and Problem Solver for Older Adults

Posted on April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

SPOP CEO Catherine Thurston recently shared her thoughts about how Peer Advocates have changed the way that we practice behavioral healthcare at Service Program for Older People (SPOP) – and have changed the lives of the older adults we treat. 

Click here to read about the ideas they shared.

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