How it works
Peer Support Services in Spokane, WA
Healing doesn’t always start in a clinic—it often begins with connection. At Revive Counseling Spokane, our peer support specialists bring more than credentials—they bring lived experience. Whether it’s mental health struggles, addiction, incarceration, homelessness, or trauma, our peers have been there—and they’re walking proof that recovery is not just possible, it’s probable.
When opening up feels risky or “too much” for a traditional setting, peer support offers a safe space grounded in trust, shared experience, and mutual respect. Our peer team is here to support you with authenticity, compassion, and understanding that can’t be taught—because they’ve lived it. From navigating court hearings to attending medical appointments, learning anxiety-reducing techniques, or building a more stable lifestyle, our peers walk beside you every step of the way.
Whether you’re looking to manage stress, boost your confidence, get connected with housing or employment resources, or simply feel less alone—this is a place where you’ll be seen, supported, and empowered.
What is Peer Support?
Peer support is more than a service—it’s a relationship built on shared experience and mutual empowerment. It’s a proven approach where individuals who’ve walked through mental health challenges or substance use recovery offer guidance, encouragement, and emotional support to others on similar paths.
This isn’t about fixing—it’s about connecting. Through honest conversations, non-judgmental support, and real-world wisdom, peer support fosters healing, confidence, and hope. It meets you where you are and reminds you that you don’t have to do it alone.
How Peer Support Works at Revive
At Revive, peer support is flexible, empowering, and centered around your goals. Whether you’re ready to start therapy or just need someone to talk to, our peers offer authentic connection through:
• One-on-one coaching and emotional support
• Skill-building to reduce anxiety and increase confidence
• Advocacy at court hearings, appointments, or systems navigation
• Encouragement in goal-setting, housing stability, and job readiness
• Compassionate partnership as you reclaim your sense of purpose
You don’t need to be “ready for therapy” to work with a peer. You just need to take one step—and we’ll walk the rest with you.
Benefits of Peer Support
Peer support offers shared experiences and understanding. Specialists with lived experience in mental illness, addiction, incarceration, and homelessness provide unique insight that traditional therapy may lack. These connections build a sense of community and empathy crucial for recovery, especially in children, families, and the youth. Non-judgmental support from peer counselors fosters empowerment and validation. Peer support can help teach new coping strategies and skills to help individuals maintain and improve their well-being. This holistic approach cultivates powerful, healthy lives for those seeking emotional support through Revive Counseling’s peer services program.
How Peer Support Complements Therapy
Peer support provides unique, lived experiences that traditional therapy might overlook. These specialists have overcome mental illness, addiction, incarceration, and homelessness, allowing them to better relate and share their lived experience and education. This shared experience allows them to connect deeply with clients in ways that certified therapists may not be able to. Combining peer counseling with traditional therapy or disorder services offers a holistic approach to mental health treatment. Therapists at Revive Counseling use their expertise to guide clients through techniques and strategies for improvement while peer counselors offer empathy and understanding from personal experience. This dual approach fosters a comprehensive behavioral health support system catering specifically to each individual’s needs.
Peer Coaching
Peer Coaching at Revive is all about personalized support from someone who gets it. Whether you’re setting recovery goals, developing daily routines, or learning new life skills, your peer coach will help you clarify what matters most—and support you as you build toward it. This is about more than just surviving—it’s about reclaiming your power, your story, and your future.
Peer-Led Support Groups
There’s something powerful about being in a room where everyone just gets it. Our peer-led support groups are safe, welcoming spaces where people share openly, listen deeply, and grow together. Whether you’re managing anxiety, navigating recovery, or healing from grief or trauma, you’ll find strength in shared stories—and healing in shared hope.
Peer Employment Support
Recovery thrives with stability. Our Peer Employment Support program helps individuals explore job opportunities, build resumes, prepare for interviews, and gain the confidence to re-enter or advance in the workforce. This isn’t just about getting a job—it’s about discovering purpose, structure, and financial independence with a peer by your side who truly understands the journey.
Peer Housing Support
Safe, stable housing is foundational to recovery. Our Peer Housing Support program helps individuals navigate housing applications, understand tenants’ rights, and overcome barriers to long-term stability. Peers who’ve faced similar struggles offer practical tools and emotional encouragement every step of the way—because everyone deserves a place to call home.
Peer Resource Connections
Whether it’s finding a healthcare provider, accessing legal services, enrolling in school, or connecting to social opportunities, our Peer Resource Connections team helps bridge the gap. With deep knowledge of local systems and firsthand experience, our peers help you find the right resources—and walk with you as you access them.
Ready to Connect with a Peer?
If you’re curious about peer support but not quite ready to dive into therapy—that’s okay. You can start by building a relationship with one of our peer specialists. We’ll match you with someone who understands where you’re coming from and can support where you want to go.
Call us today to request peer support or get matched with a peer coach.
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.