Types of meetings

There are three types of video-based meetings that HeyPeers offers: Group meetings, one-on-one peer coaching, and HeyPeers Certified meetings.

See Understanding organizations on HeyPeers for more information about meetings led by organizations.

Group meetings come in all sizes and offer a wide range of lived experiences. The benefit of group meetings is to learn and engage with a team that share common bonds with you. Like all meetings, they are facilitated by a trained and certified Peer Supporters. These meetings can be hosted by an individual or on behalf of the numerous wellness organizations on HeyPeers.

Group meetings can be a series of meetings that are offered monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly. Meetings can also be created as specialized groups, such as a book club, that will only last for a certain amount of weeks.

For one-on-one peer coaching, you will meet directly with a HeyPeers Peer Supporter. One-on-one peer coaching sessions provide support and guidance around topics the Peer Supporter specializes in or with a Peer Supporter you trust will offer a listening ear. One-on-one peer coaching sessions are typically 60 minutes, up to 90 minutes.

All Peer Supporters on HeyPeers are Certified Peer Specialists or Certified Recovery Coaches with "lived experience"—someone who has had challenges similar to yours and has learned skills to manage them. They are skillful at listening and ready to help others find a path forward in a focused one-on-one approach. 

The agenda of our Certified meetings have been designed by HeyPeers and use our consistent meeting templates. Where applicable, these meetings incorporate evidence-based materials to introduce or reinforce helpful behaviors.

HeyPeers Certified meetings are facilitated by Certified Peer Supporters who are managed under the supervision of our Clinical Director. They have extensive experience as peer supporters, additional credentials, and often an advanced degree.