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Peer Support

Get no-cost support from those who understand

Join a Peer Support GroupTrauma-Informed Peer Supporter (TIPS) Training

What is Peer Support?

Supporting You Together

Elevate your mental well-being with the power of peer supportā€”a cornerstone of our holistic approach to mental health that fosters understanding, empathy, and shared strength on the journey to wellness.

Who Can Join a Peer Support Group
  • anyone who has shared lived experience
Support Groups are:
  • person centered
  • safe space
  • place for support from others who understand
  • no cost for the participant
  • regular group meetings
  • virtual
Who Can Be a Peer Supporter
  • anyone who is at a place in their mental health journey and is ready to support others in a similar situation
A TRAUMA-INFORMED MODEL

Give an Hourā€™s Trauma-Informed Peer Support is an evidence-informed and customizable peer support training program designed specifically for those affected by trauma.

It’s important to note that peer supporters are not licensed mental health clinicians. At Give an Hour we believe including peer support in our mental health resources offers a person centered and additional option for support.

Peer support is the process of giving and receiving encouragement and assistance to achieve long-term resilience and recovery. Peer supporters offer emotional support, share knowledge, teach skills, provide practical assistance, and connect people with resources, opportunities, and communities of support.

Give an Hour trained peer supporters offer their unique lived experience to provide support focused on advocacy, education, mentoring, and motivation. Peer supporters receive training and guidance from a team that includes facilitators and mental health professionals.

The Peer Support Journey

Peer Support Groups

Peer led support groups offer a space for you to connect, share experiences and receive guidance in an environment that nurtures your wellbeing.

Trauma-Informed Peer Supporter (TIPS) Training

GAH-trained peer supporters offer their unique lived experience to provide support focused on advocacy, education, mentoring, and motivation for a group of peers who have experienced similar trauma.

What’s Involved in Being Part of a Peer Support GroupĀ 

1

Find the Right Group

We currently offer 6 main peer support groups, choose the one that fits your experience.
2

Sign Up

Fill out the registration form and dates/times of the virtual peer support group will be emailed to you.
3

Get Started

Join Regular Virtual Meetings and Receive Monthly Support Emails
4

Share Feedback

Participate in surveys in order to better improve your experience
5

Stay Connected

Follow us on Socials and join the private "Impact Squad" FB group

Register for Our Peer Support Groups

Give an Hour does not provide crisis services. For immediate help, contact one of the following services.

Find Crisis Resources

What’s Involved in Being Trained in TIPS

1

Complete On-Demand Course

"Check on Wellness", 50 mins self paced training on Signs someone is struggling
2

Virtual Live TIPS training

Register Here for a 90 min, live virtual training to learn and practice skills to help you become a peer supporter
3

You're Ready

Feel Confident about Supporting Individuals in Your Community and Receive Monthly Educational Emails from Us!
4

Share Feedback

Participate in surveys in order to better improve your experience
5

Stay Connected

Follow us on Socials and join the private "Impact Squad" FB group

Current Peer Support Facilitators

Give an Hour does not provide crisis services. For immediate help, contact one of the following services.

Find Crisis Resources