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Peer support at your organization

Organizations that offer peer support not only provide essential aid to those in need, but they also convey the important message that safety is an institutional priority. The Betsy Lehman Center offers free technical assistance to help health systems implement a peer support program that works for their organization. 

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Keep it local

Build a custom peer support program for your organization 

You get:

  • A tailored, onsite program
  • Two years of implementation help, including training for volunteers
  • Access to a learning community for program managers

You need: 

  • Internal oversight and dedicated staff (.25 FTE)
  • Clinician and staff volunteers to serve as peer supporters
  • Ability to collect data on the program 

Best for:

  • Large organizations; organizations with staffing resources sufficient to sustain the program 
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Join the statewide network

Co-brand materials and promote the existing Virtual Peer Support Network within your organization

You get:

  • Access to an established network of peer supporters
  • Training for local volunteers
  • Technical support for one year

You need:

  • Commitment to promote the Virtual Peer Support Network within your organization on an ongoing basis
  • Capacity to attend monthly communication and planning meetings for at least 6 months 

Best for:

  • Any health care provider organization, ranging from private practices to hospitals of any size
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Take a hybrid approach

A combination of the first two options

You get:

  • A tailored, onsite program
  • Two years of implementation help, including training for volunteers
  • Clinicians and staff can request support from inside or outside your organization
  • Access to a learning community for program managers

You need:

  • Internal oversight and dedicated staff (.25 FTE)
  • Clinician and staff volunteers to serve as peer supporters
  • Ability to collect data on the program
  • Commitment to promote the Virtual Peer Support Network within your organization on an ongoing basis

Best for:

  • Medium-to-large organizations; organizations with staffing resources sufficient to sustain the program

Clinician and staff peer support toolkit

Guides, tools and templates to help your organization build a successful peer support program.

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