The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Office of Technical Assistance offers a technical report entitled "Paving New Ground: Peers Working in In-Patient Settings," which details the development of peer roles in mental health settings. This "lessons learned" guidebook identifies some of the most successful hospitals in the country and documents the average day of peer specialists through stories and narratives, highlighting their special challenges and rewards. The guidebook is available as a free download at http://www.nasmhpd.org/consumernetworking.cfm. To order a copy of the accompanying DVD, "Paving New Ground: A Dialogue With Peers and Family Members," please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .