Our LGBTQ+ Peer Support program offers personalized, one-on-one support sessions with experienced community leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, a listening ear, or someone who understands your journey, our leaders are here to provide a safe, affirming space. Click on a profile below to learn more and schedule a session.
Personalized LGBTQ+ Peer Support
Connect 1:1 with experienced LGBTQ+ leaders for support tailored just for you.
Connect 1:1 with an OutCare Peer Support Leader
Rev. Jemm Merritt-Feder, BHSc, AHI, CPSS
Board Member & Peer Support Specialist
Priscilla María Gutiérrez, JD
Peer Support Specialist
Nicole “Blu” Nyle
Peer Support SpecialistPeers.net Peer Support Specialists
We’ve teamed up with peers.net to get you the mental health support you need and deserve – FOR FREE. Peer supporters are real people with real experiences, just like you, and have been professionally trained to help you navigate life’s challenges—whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ED, or other struggles. Book a confidential 1:1 session to get the support you need. OutCare referrals get 10 free sessions! Be seen, feel heard, and learn skills from someone who really gets it.
Check out the peer supporters below to find one that’s a good match. You can also click redeem free sessions to find these and other peer supporters on peers.net.
Benefits of Support Groups & Peer Support
Safe Place
A safe space allows individuals to share feelings and process experiences. The sense of support comes from knowing you’re not alone in dealing with life’s challenges. Realizing that others empathize with your struggles brings immense relief. Support fosters this understanding and comfort, ensuring that everyone feels seen and understood.
Uplift Your Voice
Finding your voice is challenging, and using it can be tougher. Peer support provides a safe space to practice speaking up, even when it might feel uncomfortable. These safe environments allow unfiltered expression, reducing stress and anxiety. Learning to articulate feelings confidently empowers you to believe that your voice deserves to be heard.
Personal Growth
Peer support fosters growth. Learning about yourself and others is a great way to overcome fears, set healthy relationship boundaries, practice and hone your communication skills, be exposed to new behaviors, beliefs, and thoughts that may shift your perspectives, and more.
Positive Support Systems
A place to receive support and offer support to others who may be experiencing similar challenges. Because you tend to share similar experiences, peer support can be very beneficial in terms of gaining insight that you may not otherwise be able to see.
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