Implementation guide 
This detailed implementation guide from the Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety provides a framework for any new peer support program. Download the guide
Work plan
This sample work plan includes meetings, tasks and deadlines to keep your efforts organized and on track. Download spreadsheet
Screening peer supporters
- Application, Milford Regional Medical Center
- Application, University of Missouri Health System
- Peer supporter role description, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Qualifications for team membership, Milford Regional Medical Center
- Screening criteria for peer supporters, Washington University Physicians
Peer supporter agreements
- Agreement of understanding, University of Missouri Health System
- Agreement of understanding, Milford Regional Medical Center
- Congratulations/welcome letter template, Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety
Examples of peer support programs
What support program will work in your organization? Use these examples to help guide your decision.
- forYOU Team, University of Missouri Health System
- Office of Clinician Support, Boston Children’s Hospital
- Peer support, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- RISE (Resilience In Stressful Events), Johns Hopkins Hospital
RISE (Resilience In Stressful Events) toolkit
The RISE toolkit preview was developed by Johns Hopkins Hospital to provide an overview of the process for implementing a peer support program. Download the toolkit
Steps for launching a peer support program
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center created this short, step-by-step guide to scaling your program in new departments. Download the checklist