Many people in the medical community are feeling stressed, sad, and exhausted. Challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic persist, as workers deal with staffing shortages, sicker patients, and increasing workforce safety issues. When something goes wrong during patient care, it is often a devastating event for the providers, too.

Peer support can help

Research shows that trained peer supporters can help colleagues deal with difficult emotions that impact their well-being and work performance.

We partner with hospitals and health systems to provide technical assistance and training so they can establish a peer support program tailored to their organizations’ needs.

We also connect individual clinician and staff members in need of help with trained peer volunteers through a free, confidential statewide virtual support network.

See below for available programs and please email us with any questions at Peer.Support@BetsyLehmanCenterMA.gov.

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Peer support programming for organizations

Technical help to build a tailored approach to peer support

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Virtual Peer Support Network for clinicians and staff

Free, confidential 1:1 peer support for individuals

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