Peer Support & Lived Experience
At Pand Health, peer support is not an add-on, it is an integral part of our Coordinated Specialty Care team. Our peer mentors bring firsthand experience of recovery from psychosis-spectrum conditions, offering hope, practical guidance, and genuine understanding that complements clinical care.
Lived experience mentors work alongside psychiatrists, therapists, and case managers to help teens and young adults navigate daily challenges, build confidence, and stay engaged in treatment. By sharing their own recovery stories, peer mentors reduce stigma, foster trust, and show clients that a meaningful life after psychosis is possible.
Whether through one-on-one mentoring, group connection, or supported education and employment coaching, peer support helps bridge the gap between clinical intervention and real-world recovery.
Peer Links

Psychosis Understood
Psychosis Understood, from the Orygen-backed AEPCC, is an inspiring and informative new Instagram account that features posts and videos by people with lived experience of psychosis, as well as coping strategies, research updates and much more.
@psychosis_understood
Hearing Voices USA
A peer-led community offering resources, support groups, and education for people who hear voices or experience other sensory perceptions. Connect with others who understand and find tools for recovery.
Visit hearingvoicesusa.orgPeer Videos & Support
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