It’s that time of year again! All the leaves are off the trees, the weather suddenly got much colder, and every store is filled with decorations and twinkling lights. The holidays are here - and that means PEERhugs is back. What is PEERhugs? PEERhugs is The PEER Center’s annual holiday program to distribute care packages [...]
It’s not uncommon to be intimidated or even frightened at the thought of attending a support group. Opening up in a room full of strangers takes courage. The value of connecting with other people cannot be understated, and you might be surprised who you can learn from along the way. Sharing experiences and being a [...]
According to our website, “The P.E.E.R. Center is a drop-in wellness, recovery, and support center. Our mission is to provide a safe place where individuals receive respect, encouragement, and hope that supports and strengthens their recovery in mental health, addictions, and trauma.” Sounds good, right? But if you have never been here, you might be wondering [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Singer Priscilla Woodson The P.E.E.R. Center is very fortunate to have an amazing community of people who support us. Whether by donating money, volunteering time, or providing needed supplies (like coffee), these kind, caring people support us on a daily basis. One of those people is Priscilla Woodson, a local recording artist, singer, [...]
"Make a career of humanity, commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in." – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the unusual things about us is that we don’t exactly fit [...]
