Welcome to Peers.net! We’re so glad you’re here.
We’ve teamed up with OutCare Health to give you FREE professional peer support on Peers.net. Book a confidential 1:1 chat to get the support you need. Be seen, feel heard, and learn skills from someone who really gets it.
We’re a group of young adults (aged 18-35) professionally trained to support you on your mental health journey. We get what you’re going through, because we’ve gone through it too. We’re here to help.
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What our users are saying
"I am very blown away at how effective it was for me to just talk to someone about my troubles. I have recently stopped therapy due to financial constraints, but after going through today's session I decided to continue on with the peer supporter I chose in the coming future because I found it so helpful."
Lowell, 24 years old
FAQ
What is professional peer support?
Peer support means connecting with other young people who have gone through challenges similar to yours and have been trained to help you. Our peer supporters are real people with real experiences—just like you 🫶!
With peer support, you’ll have a safe space to feel seen and heard by someone who actually gets it. We’re here to help with things like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, eating behaviors, and more. We can offer emotional support and teach valuable skills to help develop your self-awareness, improve your relationships, and work on goals you care about. We can also simply be there to provide a nonjudgmental ear when you need it.
All of our peer supporters complete a rigorous training program that meets state / national standards and receive ongoing supervision from experts and licensed clinicians - all to make sure you’re getting the best care possible. 💓
What is Peers.net?
Peers.net is a mental health service designed specifically with and for teens and young adults (age 13-30). On our telehealth platform you can get 1:1 confidential and non-judgmental support via chat, audio or video from someone who actually understands what it means to struggle with your mental wellbeing, because they’ve been through it themselves ❤️🩹.
What’s even better is that you get to choose your peer supporter based on what matters the most to you, whether that’s a shared identity, background, or a specific challenge you’re experiencing. And remember, you don’t need to find “the one” for all your needs - you can connect with as many peers as you want.
Who is providing the support? How are they trained?
Our peer supporters are a diverse group of young adults (ages 18-35) who have overcome their own challenges and are trained to help you navigate yours 🤝. We know you’re unique, and we believe your support should be too – that’s why we offer filters by life experience and identity to help you find someone who truly gets you 🎯.
Each supporter completes an in-depth training and certification program. Want more deets on our training? Check it out here!
How does it work?
- You can get started using Peers.net by taking our quiz to find and book a session with professional peer supporters that matches what you’re looking for, whether that is a shared life experience, personal identity, or similar backgrounds. Each peer supporter is unique—feel free to filter or search for the experiences you want to talk about. You can check a peer’s availability on their profile page. Sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes.
- Once you’ve booked your session, reviewed the forms, and added your payment method you’ll receive more information via email covering next steps. You’ll also receive a Google Meet link for your session.
- When it’s time for your session, just click on the video link in the email or calendar entry.
- You can choose to turn your camera on or off, or opt for just a phone call—whatever makes you feel the most comfortable.
- If you enjoy your session, you can book another one with the same peer or experiment with a different supporter—you are not limited to sticking with just one peer!
If you don’t enjoy your session for any reason, we will provide a refund, no questions asked.
Secure. Confidential. Supervised. You’re safe with us.
We are supervised by clinical professionals and peer support experts, and we use a secure telehealth platform for sessions. Everything is kept confidential.
How it works
Match with a professional peer supporter
Find someone who gets what you’re going through. Take our quiz or browse our directory of trained supporters and filter based on similar life experiences or shared identities.
Book a 1:1 online session
You can book as many sessions as you need to feel supported, with as many peers as you’d like. Camera-on or camera-off, it’s totally up to you. If you don’t love your session we’ll send your money back—no questions asked.
Get support designed for you
Support sessions can be whatever you want them to be. Whether you’re looking for life advice or just need someone to listen, we’ll cater your session to your preferences.