<ul class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__ul"><li value="1" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Have the PeerForce orientation completed and the attestation document.</li><li value="2" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Meet the age requirement of 18 years or older</li><li value="3" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Possess a high school diploma or equivalent</li><li value="4" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Have personal experience with mental health challenges for MHPS or substance use for RSPS</li><li value="5" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Willing to share one’s recovery story in a suitable manner</li><li value="6" class="PlaygroundEditorTheme__listItem">Able to show ongoing self-directed recovery journey</li></ul>

* Have the PeerForce orientation completed and the attestation document.
* Meet the age requirement of 18 years or older
* Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
* Have personal experience with mental health challenges for MHPS or substance use for RSPS
* Willing to share one’s recovery story in a suitable manner
* Able to show ongoing self-directed recovery journey

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