Peers for Progress is building a Global Network of Peer Support Organizations, and invites you to join in this global endeavor.

Practical, social, and ongoing support from “people like me” is a powerful tool for managing health. Peer support improves health outcomes, quality of life, and costs associated with health care.

Peer support programs and organizations – from small-budget volunteer programs to official parts of health care systems – exist all around the world.

Together, we can build a “state-of-the-art” for doing, evaluating, and enhancing peer support.

Other than 6 hours/year (avg.) with a health care provider, people are often “on your own” to manage health. This is where peer support can help - providing practical support for daily tasks, social support to stay motivated and handle stress, and help to stay connected to clinical care.