PWU: Group Schedule

Are you a certified peer specialist in NYC or beyond? A peer recovery coach? Or maybe you’re offering peer-led support in community mental health? No matter your role, we’re here for you. Peer Workers United (PWU) is one of the best virtual peer worker support groups for peer advocates like you. It helps you with your work’s unique challenges.

Being a peer worker is like walking a tightrope. You must balance others’ needs with your own well-being. So, where can you find your balance? At PWU, we’ve created a safe space for you to reconnect, recharge, and refocus.

Join us for gatherings online, resource sharing, and heartfelt talks. It’s a space to decompress, share stories, and flourish. As someone who pours so much of yourself into helping others, it’s time to ask: Who supports you when things get tough? At PWU, we want to help you. We want to keep your passion alive and your spirit strong. So, we offer care, tools, and encouragement.

Ready to unlock new possibilities in your peer support journey? Read ‘Putting “Career” into Peer Career Development.’ It offers tips to grow professionally.

Why Do Peer Professionals Need Support?

As a peer support worker, you are the heart of mental health advocacy and care. Your lived experiences allow you to provide empathy and connection in ways others can’t. But the weight of your role can be heavy.

Challenges You May Face:

• Emotional Labor: Supporting others through their mental health or addiction struggles can leave you emotionally drained.
• Financial Strain: Many peer specialists earn low wages and face job insecurity despite a high demand for peer services. This makes it hard to focus on their work.
• Stigma: Despite your unique insights, you may encounter bias or lack of recognition.
• Trauma Exposure: Helping others can trigger your own past wounds or create new ones.
• Limited Support: Career peers often feel unsupported in the systems they help.

That’s where PWU comes in. We aim to tackle these challenges. Our peer-led programs will provide a space to feel seen, heard, and uplifted.

Feel undervalued or overlooked? Read ‘Stop Discounting Our Workforce!’ to learn how to advocate for fair recognition, better pay, and respect in your job.

How PWU Supports You and Community Mental Health

When you connect with PWU, you are part of a community of peer supporters with access to:

An Exclusive Support Group

Join us twice a month on Zoom to connect with others who truly understand your journey. These gatherings are a chance to share, learn, and find camaraderie.

Connection-Building Online

Our online community is a space to celebrate wins, navigate challenges, and find support. It’s a digital haven where you can feel connected no matter where you are.

Support Resources, Information, and Tools Sharing

PWU equips you with tools to practice self-care and build advocacy skills. It will help you grow personally and professionally. Empowerment is just a click away.

Emotional Well-Being Development

We help you process emotions, maintain good mental health, fight burnout, and find affirmation in your work. We do this through open discussions and peer-led conversations.

Why PWU Matters

Your work as a career peer is vital, but it’s often unacknowledged. At PWU, we recognize your contributions and aim to close the gaps in support systems. Peer professionals frequently struggle with burnout and isolation. PWU offers a remedy: a vibrant community to connect, unwind, and build lasting relationships.

As one participant shared:

“PWU gave me the strength to keep going. It reminded me that my work matters—even on the days it feels impossible.”

Curious about how strong peer networks can transform lives? Read ‘Building Community Through Peer Support.’ It shows how shared experiences boost recovery and resilience.

At PWU, we celebrate the strength and resilience it takes to thrive in this field. We aim to give you tools for holistic health and wellness. We want to create a space for growth, empowerment, and connection.

Emotive Wellness

This is your space to share your stories, let out frustrations, and explore your emotions. After our meetings, you’ll feel lighter and more validated. You’ll be deeply connected to others who understand your experiences. 

Professional Growth

You’ll gain new skills and ideas through peer-led programs. They will help you advocate for better work conditions. It’s an opportunity to grow in your role while strengthening your impact. 

Community Connection

Join our digital world. Connect with others online who share your passions and challenges. Here, you’ll build lasting bonds and share ideas. You’ll help amplify the field’s collective voice. 

Workplace Resilience

Learn how to manage burnout, set healthy boundaries, and create work-life harmony. PWU equips you with the tools to thrive in your role without harming your mental health and well-being.

Curious about joining? PWU meets twice a month, offering a flexible schedule for even the busiest participants. Our seasoned facilitators are also experts in the field. They create a warm, welcoming environment. You will feel a sense of belonging and mutual respect from the first meeting.

Curious about age-friendly peer support and how it can enrich your practice? Don’t miss ‘You Don’t Have to Be Old to Be an Older Adult Peer Specialist.’ It offers insights on supporting older peers—no matter your age.

Acknowledging the Hard Work of Peer Workers

“You’re doing life-changing work, and PWU exists to honor that.”

You are the heartbeat of grassroots mental health care. You bring hope and understanding to those in need. Your dedication lights the way, creating meaningful change every single day. At PWU, we’re here to fuel your passion, lift your spirit, and help you thrive.

PWU celebrates the often-overlooked champions of mental illness support—people like you. We are one of the few mental health peer support groups dedicated to peer support for peer professionals. You deserve care, encouragement, and the recognition you’ve earned! Ready to connect, grow, and ignite change together? PWU is your sanctuary. Contact us today!

“[Peer Workers United support group] leaves me with a feeling of acceptance. The peers are amazing. It helped me to know I’m not alone. They don’t have to know you in person to give positive feedback. This helps me big time.”

Marguerita Johnson-Tolson

Certified Peer Specialist, New York

Join Peer Workers United and become part of a community mental health that supports those who support others.