Getting Started
The OSA consists of 25 competency statements that allow you to consider your organization’s current strengths and readiness to start or expand peer support services. Each competency statement begins with “Our organization” followed by the competency and examples to illustrate different levels of competency in offering peer support services. You will choose a rating from 1-3 to indicate the quality of the current state of peer support services in your organization for each competency.
At the end of each section, you will see a score specific to that section. The score will give feedback on that rating and how it may relate to the organization’s approach to peer support services. You will have the option to print a copy for future reference. This can be especially helpful if you are completing the self-assessment as part of a team.