Peer Support

What Is Peer Support?

Peer support connects people with trained Peer Support Specialists who use their own lived experiences to offer understanding, encouragement, and guidance. Through trust, connection, and shared experiences, peer support helps people navigate life's challenges, connect with resources, and work toward their personal goals.

Peer support is a voluntary, person-centered service that respects each person's unique experiences, strengths, and goals.

How Peer Support Can Help

Peer support can help you:

Feel less alone
Build confidence and self-advocacy
Connect with community resources and services
Stay motivated while working toward your goals
Navigate life transitions with support
Improve overall wellness

Sometimes, having someone who understands can make all the difference.

What to Expect

Peer Support Specialists can provide:

One-on-one peer support and mentorship
Emotional support during challenging times
Help connecting to community resources and services
Support navigating mental health, substance use, and other services
Goal-setting and problem-solving support
Support during housing or life transitions
Connections to groups and other community supports

Peer support is flexible and may take place in the community, at school, at home, or in another location where you feel comfortable.

Get Connected

If you're interested in Peer Support for yourself or someone you care about, contact YRC to learn more or get connected with a Peer Support Specialist.