Why Peers?

Peer Specialists utilize their own lived experiences to build connections with others that may be struggling with mental health, substance use, trauma, incarceration and/or other life altering experiences. Peer support is an alternative resource for individuals wanting to explore different meanings of their experiences and what healing and wellness might look like for them individually.  Having a space to feel validated in our experiences and a sense of belonging as our authentic selves is paramount in the Intentional Peer Support framework.