Peer Support

The peer mentors at Bridges to Change walk alongside you on your journey to recovery and healing.  We believe that participants are the experts in their own lives and support them in find the path that works best for their needs.

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Developing a strong support system is essential to recovery.

Peer mentors are integral to the wrap around supports that Bridges to Change has to offer. Knowing that every person is different, our peers take a harm reduction approach. We match people with the services and resources that make sense for them. Some areas our peer mentors can help include:
Basic needs such as:
  • Help with treatment, bus transportation, food stamps, and other services
  • ID / Birth Certificates
  • Job search
  • Housing resources
  • Medical care
Recovery needs including:
  • Respect, support, trust, collaboration
  • Finding recovery communities
  • Dealing with everyday stress
  • Self-esteem and positive connections
  • Understanding from having similar experiences in life
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“My story gives me hope for those who come after me.  If I can do it, so can they.”

Christopher W.