Adult Peer SupportMove forward with someone who gets it

A peer specialist brings lived experience, encouragement, and practical support to help you work toward your goals. Together, you can build confidence, strengthen everyday skills, and find more connection in your community.

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How a peer specialist helps

Our peer specialists bring lived experience, professional training, and structured support to adults and the people who care for them.

  • Mentoring and guidance From relatable, trained peer specialists.
  • Skill building Emotional support and goal-oriented activities.
  • Community connection Help finding and using local resources.
  • Staying engaged in care Support that strengthens treatment participation.
  • Where you are Support at home or in the community.

Why adults, caregivers, and agencies choose Go Forward

A peer specialist in a supportive conversation with a client
  • Specialists ready when you need them Trained and supervised peer specialists who understand lived experience.
  • Held to high standards Trained to follow program, documentation, and service standards.
  • Real-time oversight Communication and support for every peer specialist.
  • Flexible scheduling Built around adult, caregiver, and agency needs.
  • Professional supervision From experienced mental-health leadership.
  • Partner-friendly We work with partner programs to arrange qualified peer staff.

Who we support

For adults and caregivers

We help connect adults with a peer specialist who understands lived experience and can help with confidence, motivation, emotional wellness, community connection, and everyday challenges. Caregivers also get guidance on supporting a loved one's goals and independence.

For agencies

Clinics, community programs, care management, and HCBS providers

We partner with your program to arrange qualified peer staff for adult peer support, with supervision and support behind every specialist, so you can focus on your program.

How to get started

Peer support is available through different programs; our team can help you identify the right option and next steps.

  1. Reach Out

    Tell us about your goals, or a loved one's.

  2. Explore Your Options

    We help you understand which peer support programs may fit and what comes next.

  3. Get Connected

    Once the service is ready, we help arrange a peer specialist who fits your needs, at home or in the community.

Support that meets you where you are

Every peer specialist receives ongoing supervision from experienced mental-health leadership, so you get consistent, dependable support.

  • Lived experience
  • Professional supervision
  • At home or in the community

Don't go solo…

Since 2018 • 1600+ DSPs provided to date • 15+ Areas serviced • 8000+ Implemented Care Plans

We work with

NYS Department of Education

Your privacy matters. We handle personal and health information with care and follow HIPAA privacy practices.

  • ACE Authorized Provider

Talk to our team

Tell us how we can help and we'll reach out about next steps.

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