WHO WE ARE

We are a nonprofit organizations that strives to uplift and amplify the voices of peers.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide direct support, advocate for wellness, and ensure that every voice is heard and valued in shaping a compassionate and inclusive behavioral health landscape.

OUR VISION

We are committed to nurturing a collaborative and empowered network of peers, inclusive of community health workers, with lived experience in behavioral health care.

WHO DO WE SERVE?

We support individuals from all walks of life, including but not limited to those facing mental health and substance use challenges, LGBTQ+ individuals, survivors of trauma, individuals with disabilities, individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, the homeless, and anyone seeking a platform for expression, connection, and support.

WHO DO WE WORK WITH?

We work with individuals, peers, volunteers, professionals, clinicians, courts, probation, parole, and organizations who share our vision.

OUR SERVICES

Some of our services are in the planned stages and/or include:

Peer Crisis Counseling:

  • Free non-clinical counseling all-ages, Assistance applying to CalFresh, Medi-Cal, SSI and other government benefits. substance use and rehabilitation resources, housing resources, family support services, and other services .

Homeless support services and hoarding:

  • Support groups, resources, transitional, educational,supportive services, Homeless court.
  • Clinical therapy or clinical counseling, substance use and rehabilitation Resources.

Peer to Peer and Health Worker Training:

● Free support group training, goal settling and personal development prior to taking the certification. job placement and supportive services.

Justice Involved:

● Court supportive services, care court, support services, trainings and education, job placement, re-entry, Care Court, homeless Court.

Groups and Presentations:

  • We are available for telephone support.
  • Mental Health: one to one peer support, crisis peer support
  • Peer support groups: support, education groups, co-occurring disorders groups, substance use disorder support groups, self-care support group / workshops.
  • Hoarding support groups and presentations

Peer Voices United services:

Advocacy training:

  • Ersonal advocacy and education, organizational advocacy, State advocacy housing and advocacy.

Fiscal Sponsorship-Expand programs in underrepresented and underserved communities:

  • Non-profit educational training and support, collaboration for success, grant readiness, building nonprofit contracts, peer and health worker billing.

REFERENCES

In 2020, California passed a law (Senate Bill 803) that makes it possible for certified peer support specialists to be eligible for Medi-Cal reimbursement through county mental health plans and substance use disorder plans (behavioral health plans).
This important step in the delivery of behavioral health care values the experience that peers — persons with lived experience — can provide and expands counties’ capacity to care for those who need them.
To learn more how you can become certified as a peer specialist go to:

CONTACT INFO

Monday to Friday: 8 AM – 7 PM
(657) 272-7040