Everybody
Needs Support

No matter who we are or where we come from, we all face
challenges. Research shows that the single most important
factor which determines physical and emotional health, as well
as success, is social support.

We KNOW that everyone thrives
in a community of support,
specially when times are tough.

At Group Peer Support, we know that support is strongest when it comes from within the community. Our peer-led model empowers individuals and organizations to break barriers and foster healing through structured, research-backed, and trauma-informed group support.
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About the GPS

Group Peer Support approach

The GPS Group Peer Support approach is a trauma-responsive support group model based on 
evidence-informed modalities that has been replicated in diverse communities nationally. 

Evidence-Informed

& Strength-Based

GPS incorporates evidence-based modalities like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more to support individuals during stress, crisis, recovery, and the everyday challenges of life. 

Trauma-Informed

GPS is grounded in a strong trauma-informed methodology which is incorporated into each aspect of the group rationale and implementation, from preparation to closing. There is a strong emphasis on cultural competency and Intersectionality of poverty, race, gender and cultural messaging and a specialized focus on at-risk populations including teen parents, parents with substance use disorder and/or in recovery, and parents engaged with child protective services.

Replicable with Diverse Populations

GPS provides the map for rapid implementation and employs best practices in a replicable way that both seasoned professionals and peer leaders can use and adapt with success. GPS has been successfully utilized and adapted to serve a diversity of populations, including first generation college students, people struggling with addiction and/or in recovery, activists and organizers, faith-based communities and parents of all types including teen mothers, parents with perinatal emotional complications, incarcerated mothers, as well as fathers and non-binary parents.