Peer support groups for addiction recovery
QuickMD peer support groups give you a safe, judgment-free place to talk openly about recovery. Each session is a chance to share your story, connect with others, and remember you’re not alone.
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How peer support groups help
QuickMD peer support groups are here to remind you that you don’t have to do this alone.
Peer Leaders with lived experience
There’s something empowering about learning from people who have walked a similar road. Our Peer Leaders know what it’s like to struggle with substance dependence and know what it takes to heal, because they’ve lived it too.
Empowerment to shape your own recovery
Everyone’s recovery story is different. In a peer support group, you’ll see that there’s more than one way forward, and you get to choose yours. With others by your side, you’ll feel more confident shaping a recovery that truly fits your life.
Shared understanding without judgment
Addiction can feel heavy when you’re worried about being judged. In peer support groups, that weight is lifted. Everyone shows up with their own story. It’s a place where you can be open, honest, and accepted. There’s no judgment, only support from others who understand the ups, downs, and everything in between.
Benefits of peer support groups
Improved mental health
Talking with people who understand what you’re going through can take a real weight off your shoulders. In peer support groups, you can share openly, hear new perspectives, and walk away feeling calmer, lighter, and more in control of your well being.
Reduced feelings of stigma
Addiction often comes with unfair judgment from others. In peer support groups, that judgment is replaced with understanding. When someone says, “I’ve been there too,” it breaks down shame and replaces it with hope and acceptance.
Decreased sense of isolation
Recovery can sometimes feel lonely, especially if people around you don’t understand what you’re going through. Peer support groups give you a safe place to connect with people who truly get it, reminding you that you never have to face recovery alone.
Greater sense of belonging
Belonging matters. In peer support groups, you’re welcomed just as you are. Over time, you build trust, friendships, and a sense that you have a community to lean on; people who see you, hear you, and stand beside you.
Meet our Peer Leaders
Ally
Peer Leader
South Dakota
Ally is a certified peer support specialist, community health worker, and harm reduction specialist. She has been on her recovery path since 2020. What began as her own journey as a patient has grown into more than two years of supporting others. Ally is passionate about giving back the same unconditional support and respect that others have given to her.
Andrew
Peer Leader
South Dakota
Andrew is a certified peer support specialist and community health worker. He’s been in long-term recovery from meth since April 2015. He draws on his experiences to support and empower others and is passionate about helping people navigate their own challenges in life.
Kelli
Peer Leader
Colorado
Kelli is a certified peer support specialist and community health worker. Her recovery journey began in 2017, and she has been sober from drugs and alcohol since 2022. She is passionate about meeting people where they are in recovery and believes that connection and support are the antidote to the disease of addiction.
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You don’t have to face recovery alone. Our Peer Support Groups connect you with others who understand what you’re going through. Share experiences, build accountability, and find encouragement in a safe, judgment-free place.
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Peer Leaders help create safe, supportive environments for connection and growth. With training and resources from QuickMD, Peer Leaders can guide group discussions and foster meaningful support within the recovery community.
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Frequently asked questions
What happens in peer support groups?
Our peer-led groups are a safe and welcoming place where you can check in, share your recovery story, or just listen. You’ll meet others who understand what you’re going through and get encouragement to keep moving forward. It’s a chance to give and receive support from people on a similar journey, reminding you that you’re not alone.
Do I have to talk or show my face in an online group session?
Not at all. You’re welcome to join in whatever way feels best for you. Some people like to keep their camera off and just listen. Others find it helpful to turn their camera on and speak up. However you show up, you’ll be supported and welcome just as you are.
How much are QuickMD peer support groups?
They’re completely free. We believe support should be easy to access and free of barriers, so you can focus on connecting with others, not on cost.