What is peer support?
Fri Jan 23 2026
Many of you have asked the question: what exactly is peer support?
In this episode, we break down what peer support is and why lived experience matters so much within the recovery community. We explore how peer support looks in real life, the roles peer supporters play, and how this approach promotes healing in ways traditional support sometimes can’t. Whether you’re new to the concept or have heard the term before, join us as we discuss what it’s like to be a peer supporter and how someone can become one.
**Information**If you’re looking for resources, you can contact FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community at (419) 423-5071. You can also visit us at 509 Trenton Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. We’re here to support you in your recovery journey, whatever that looks like.
If you would like to support this podcast visit us at focusrwc.org to donate or give us a call to ask how you can help!
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Many of you have asked the question: what exactly is peer support? In this episode, we break down what peer support is and why lived experience matters so much within the recovery community. We explore how peer support looks in real life, the roles peer supporters play, and how this approach promotes healing in ways traditional support sometimes can’t. Whether you’re new to the concept or have heard the term before, join us as we discuss what it’s like to be a peer supporter and how someone can become one. **Information**If you’re looking for resources, you can contact FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community at (419) 423-5071. You can also visit us at 509 Trenton Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840. We’re here to support you in your recovery journey, whatever that looks like. If you would like to support this podcast visit us at focusrwc.org to donate or give us a call to ask how you can help!