About Our Peer24 Support Program
The Peer24 program is an interactive learning experience designed to provide peer support training, communication mastery workshops, and onboarding training to effectively prepare individuals to support guests of Sean’s House
Being a peer is an especially rewarding experience which allows you to share skills and information that will transform your life and help others who are struggling with mental health or substance use issues.
Contact Us Today to register for our next Peer24 Support Training Program!
Peer24 Specialist:
Want to Be a Peer24 Support Specialist?
Register and Enroll
Register for training and volunteer opportunities at Sean’s House by applying online and meeting with our staff.
Complete Our Training Program
Begin your training or volunteer opportunity and learn new skills through interactive learning experiences
Support Others
Contribute to the lives of others and improve your wellbeing in the process by volunteering as a Peer Specialist at Sean’s House
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Peer24 is an 8 week program that consists of about 60 hours of learning activities
This program is available for anyone with lived experience who wants to support youth through similar life challenges
An individual with lived experience is someone who identifies as having personally worked to overcome, or has received services for mental health or substance use challenges
Peer Specialists are expected to be comfortable using their lived experiences to support their peers and serve as a role model by treating others with kindness, listening non-judgmentally, providing guidance, and respecting the privacy of those they are supporting.
Thoughts from our Peer Support Specialists
Do you have the qualifications to be a Peer24 Support Specialist?
- Are you a student who is passionate about mental health and wants to make a difference on campus?
- Maybe an undergraduate in Psychology, Health & Human Services, or Public Health fields who is looking for experience via volunteer and internship opportunities?
- Are you a graduate student in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field who needs experience or practicum hours?
- Are you a Ph.D or Psy.D candidate who needs field experience in behavioral health?