Peer Support is about real connection with someone who understands because they have lived experience too. We are here to listen, share, and walk alongside you while you find your own way forward. We believe in your strength, your choices, and your future.

Peer Support is for people who want connection and are ready to engage in a way that feels right for them. It’s for Tangata Whai Ora who want someone alongside them who understands and supports you at the level you choose. If you want a listening ear, shared experience, and encouragement as you show up for yourself, Peer Support is for you. We walk beside you and hold space for your path.

Why Peer Support can be useful for you

Peer Support can make a real difference when things feel hard.
We can help by being:

• Someone who can understand what you are going through

• A safe space to talk about what matters to you

• Feeling heard without judgment or pressure

• Support to make your own choices

• Hope and encouragement for your wellness journey

• Practical ideas and coping strategies that have worked for others

• A listening ear when you need it most

• Support to speak up if you want to share your thoughts with staff or whānau

• Increased coregulation of your nervous system