Behavioral Health Resources: Free Adult Peer Support Opportunities
Free Adult Peer Support Opportunities
This page outlines free peer support options for adults living with mental health conditions. The resources below provide connection, encouragement, and practical support through peer-led groups, warm lines, recovery programs, and navigation services. All options center on lived experience and promote hope, empowerment, and ongoing wellness.
Support Groups
Facilitated by People Living with Mental Health Conditions
- NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups:
namimass.org/nami-connection-recovery-support-groups - Northeast Recovery Learning Community (NERLC): nilp.org/nerlc
- Advocates Peer Support Groups: advocates.org/news/virtual-support-groups
- Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): dbsaboston.org
- Kiva Centers:kivacenters.org/peer-support-groups
- Wildflower Alliance: wildfloweralliance.org/online-support-groups
Other Support Options
Peer Warm Lines: Friendly phone lines staffed by people with lived experience with mental health challenges or dual diagnosis.
Metro Boston RLC Peer Support Line: 877-733-7563, Daily 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 888-407-4515, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday through Sunday, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Kiva Centers Peer Support Line: 508-688-5898, Monday through Friday, 8:00PM – 12:00AM
Department of Mental Health Clubhouses:
massclubs.org
Supportive day programs with simplified access for adults with a history of mental health conditions.
Cole Resource Center Workforce Program: coleresourcecenter.org/workforce-program
Coaching those living with mental health challenges as they find their next career steps.
NAMI Peer to Peer Course:
namimass.org/nami-peer-to-peer
A weekly 8-session recovery-focused program for people who wish to establish and maintain their
wellness, taught by individuals with personal experience.
NAMI MA Compass Helpline:
namimass.org/nami-mass-compass-helpline
Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, at 617-704-6264 or 800-370-9085, or compass@namimass.org.
An information and referral helpline that provides resources and support to help navigate the mental health system and problem-solve in difficult circumstances.
