Traumatic and stressful events will always be a part of health care. According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs’ Stress First Aid Model for healthcare, stressors can sometimes lead to emotional ...

Explore the groundbreaking impact of tech on addiction recovery. Discover the transformative power of technology in addiction recovery as Meghan Hetfield, a peer recovery support specialist, shares ...

If you are struggling with alcohol or drug use or other behaviors and would like some support, it can be helpful to talk with another student who has been there. Our Peer Support program gives you the ...

"Community helping community is a really productive way to meet needs," says Jenny Vollen-Katz, executive director of the John Howard Association, the organization behind a new report on peer support ...

When Wisconsin's peer-run respite centers opened up support lines to callers in 2016, it was assumed people would be calling to arrange future overnight stays. It turned out, talking to peers about ...

When Desiree Malouin returned to New Hampshire after living out West, the experienced dog trainer and commercial truck driver couldn’t find stable or gainful employment. Post-traumatic stress disorder ...