Real Support from People Who’ve Been There
At The FORGE, we believe in the power of connection – and there’s no connection more powerful than one built on shared experience. Our Peer to Peer Network will be the heart of our initiative: a support system where skilled tradespeople can talk openly with others who truly get it.
Whether facing burnout, struggling with addiction, managing anxiety, or just feeling alone, our Peer Pros will walk alongside people – not in front, not behind, but right where someone is.
What Is Peer Support?
Peer support is a non-clinical, strengths-based approach where people with lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges support others going through similar experiences.
At The FORGE, our Peer Pros will be:
Skilled tradespeople or industry veterans
Trained in trauma-informed, recovery-focused practices
Rooted in empathy, trust, and lived understanding
They’re not here to “fix” anyone. They’re here to listen, encourage, and offer support that’s judgment-free, confidential, and real.
What to Expect
When you connect with a Peer Pro, you can expect:
- One-on-one, informal conversations – no clinical setting, no pressure
- Flexible meeting options (in-person, virtual)
- A safe space to share what’s going on
- Encouragement, understanding, and practical tools
- Help navigating other supports, like recovery coaching or treatment
We’re starting small, with a pilot group of Peer Pros in the Westshore. But, after our launch in Fall 2025 our goal is to expand this network across the region and beyond.
Launching in Fall/Winter 2025
The Peer to Peer Network will be launching in Fall 2025.
If you would like to be notified when services become available, please share your name and email address below.