Defining Peer/Family-Run Organizations
Organizations that provide services that are peer-run or family peer-run (a majority 51% or
more of the Board of Directors disclose a mental health condition or are family members of a
child that has received services in the children’s mental health system). Also included are
organizations that are peer-staffed or family peer-staffed (at least one program operated by
and for adults or youth with mental health conditions, or family members of children who
have received services in the mental health system).
Peer- and Family Peer-Run organizations have expertise in providing Peer Support Services
or Family Support Services in their local communities while maintaining fidelity to their
respective peer support practices. Mental health agencies that are starting up or growing
peer or family support services can connect with the organizations in this Directory for
guidance and assistance.