Welcome to PEERS
Our Mission
PEERS’ mission is to build a diverse community of people with mental health experiences who provide culturally responsive, peer-based wellness strategies and work together to eliminate stigma and discrimination
Our Vision
All people can freely choose among many methods of tending to their mental health and are valued members of their communities.
Our Values
Hope, Collaboration, Strengths Based, Cultural Responsiveness, Lived Experience, Peer Support, Social Inclusion, Social Justice, Self Determination, Empowerment, and Personal Responsibility
Our Impact
According to FY 23-24 data
268
Support groups hosted across Alameda County
55
Workshops and presentations hosted
347
Youth participants and providers reached through wellness workshops
170
Community members reached through anti-stigma speaking engagements
To learn more about our impact, please refer to our most recent impact report.