Is it acceptable to promise a peer a ride to 12 Step meetings?

Promising a peer a ride to 12 Step meetings can create unrealistic expectations and blur the boundaries of the peer recovery relationship. This type of promise could place undue responsibility on the peer recovery support specialist, which may lead to feelings of guilt or failure if circumstances change or if the specialist is unable to fulfill that obligation.

Creating dependencies through promised assistance can inhibit the peer’s development of autonomy and self-sufficiency, which are essential components of recovery. Peer support specialists encourage peers to engage with community resources and find solutions to their transportation needs independently, promoting empowerment and self-advocacy skills.

While offering help in a genuine, supportive manner is important, maintaining professional boundaries and encouraging peers to seek out their transportation options aligns better with recovery principles.