What we DON'T do:

• We are not therapists or mental health counselors

• We don't diagnose mental health conditions

• We don't provide crisis intervention or emergency mental health services

• We can't prescribe medications or provide medical advice

Peer support specialists have lived experience and professional training, but we're not therapists. We’ve been through similar struggles and can support you navigating yours.

WELCOME (First 2-3 Sessions):

• Understanding your goals and priorities

• Identifying values strengths and challenges

• Connecting to immediate resources if needed

ONGOING SUPPORT (Weekly/Bi-weekly):

• Problem-solving current challenges

• Skill building for specific areas of growth

• Processing experiences and emotions

• Connecting to community resources and opportunities

Folks who are:

• Recently relocated to Oregon and adjusting to new environment

• Managing multiple life transitions simultaneously

• Seeking practical support with systems navigation

• Wanting support from someone with similar lived experience

• Goal-focused and ready to work on specific challenges

We can help with

• Housing instability and navigation challenges

• Employment and career development support

• Community connection and relationship building

• Managing family/relationship transitions

• Healthcare and legal system navigation

• Personal growth and empowerment work

• People in active mental health crisis (we refer to appropriate services)

• Those seeking traditional therapy, treatment or a diagnosis

• People not ready to engage kindly with others

• Those needing intensive medical or psychiatric support

ACCEPTED INSURANCE:

• Oregon Health Plan (OHP)

BILLING RATES:

• Insurance billed at standard OHP/insurance rates

• Self-pay = FREE

• No one turned away for inability to pay

Our peer support specialists are paid professionals, not volunteers. This is deeply fulfilling work all of us truly love. The professional training and lived experience combination is what makes peer-led services effective.