The Role of Peers & Allies in Recovery Statements
The following video statements were created as part of the MHE & YOU (Mental Health Experienced & Years of Understanding) 2014 Advisory Council's campaign to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Peer Statement 1
Jibrael: Benefits of Peer Support in his personal life and working at Genesis Club in Worcester, MA
Peer Statement 2
Getting and giving support to peers at the Genesis Clubhouse and in the community
Peer Statement 3
Thomas discusses community support
Peer Statement 4
Justin: The support he gives and gets from his family
Peer Statement 5
Dennis: Peer support and friendship
Peer Statement 6
Susan: Her personal story and the peer support she receives
Peer Statement 7
Tim gives advice and support to his peers
Peer Statement 8
Mary: Giving & receiving peer support
Peer Statement 9
Walter describes types of peer support in his lived experience
Peer Statement 10
Jack: Peer support as a Genesis Club member
Peer Statement 11
Colleen: Peer support during my experience with postpartum depression
Peer Statement 12
Meg Hutchenson: “You alone can do it, but you can't do it alone."
Peer Statement 13
Jason: Peer support is essential for our well-being
Peer Statement 14
Support from the members at the Genesis Club
eer Statement 15
Ed: Support from his peers at Genesis Club
Peer Statement 16
Dennis: Peer support as a Genesis Club staff member
Peer Statement 17
Colleen: Benefits of a peer support system
Peer Statement 18
Mary: Siblings provide peer support for mom
Peer Statement 19
Jason: Peer support with compassion for your well-being
Peer Statement 20
Dee finds family & web-based peer support systems helpful
Peer Statement 21
Walter: Peer support the great two-way street of recovery
Peer Statement 22
Ed: Peer support working at the Central Mass. Recovery Learning Community
Peer Statement 23
Meg Hutchinson with Austin, her pit bull: A special peer relationship
Peer Statement 24
Ami: Peer Facilitator at the Central Mass. Recovery Learning Community
Peer Statement 25
Mike: Peer supports are important at the Central Mass Recovery Learning Community
Peer Statement 26
Tanya: Insights & tips to supporting peers
Peer Statement 27
Amanda: Practicing peer supports at Health & Resiliency Training & Youth Council Groups
Peer Statement 28
Jennifer utilizes peer support at work and at home
Peer Statement 29
Brenda: Peer supports offered at the Central Mass Recovery Learning Community
Peer Statement 30
Donna: The System of Peer Support at the Central Mass Recovery Learning Community
Peer Statement 31
Joan: Peer Facilitator at the Central Mass Recovery Learning Community
Final Peer Statement
A Message from the UMass Chair of the Psychiatry Department
Dr. Ziedonis & Conclusion of our Peer Connections Campaign
