Empowering youth to navigate life transitions with confidence by providing strength-based peer support grounded in lived experience, hope, and self-determination.
Youth Peer Bridger Program
What is a Youth Peer Bridger?
- A Youth Peer Bridger is a peer specialist who builds authentic and trusted relationships
- Youth Peer Bridgers use the pillars of choice, informed consent, and personal agency to guide participants toward recovery and change.
- With lived experience and professional training, Youth Peer Bridgers offer support to participants navigating challenges.
- Youth Peer Bridgers encourage participants to make informed decisions about their recovery journeys.
- Rooted in compassion, Youth Peer Bridgers assist participants in setting goals, building resilience, and enhancing self-sufficiency.
- Youth Peer Bridgers offer connection by linking participants to resources aligned with their goals, all while maintaining confidentiality and respect.
Key Points
- For young people ages 14-17
- No cost for participation
- 1:1 peer support
- Flexible and individualized
- Mobile and phone-based support available
- No diagnosis or previous treatment required
Who We Support
Our Youth Peer Bridgers work directly with young people ages 14-17 with substance use concerns, and who may experience mental health and/or physical health challenges.
Is This For You or Someone You Know?
- Feeling stuck and looking for a change?
- Seeking connection and a supportive community?
- Caught up with people, places, and things that no longer fit?
- Justice involved?
- Lacking motivation?
- Vaping, using cannabis, other substances?
- Desire to move forward?
Who Can Make a Referral?
- Schools
- Community
- Self-referral
- Parents
- Everyone
Links & Important Info
Make A Referral
Learn More About the Youth Peer Bridger Program by Watching This Video
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Contact Us
Phone: (888) 996-9667
Text: “Inspire” to 51555
Email: [email protected]
Are Services Available Statewide?
Yes – services are available statewide.
AU services are available in regions 3, 4, & 6, and our partner organization, CCAR, services regions 1, 2, and 5.
What is Peer Support?
Through one-on-one support, connection to community resources, goal setting, and encouragement – peer support is an evidence based approach to supporting people to take the next step on recovery and wellness journey.
Benefits of Peer Support?
Research shows that peer support improves outcomes, increases engagement, and helps young people move forward in their lives with hope and purpose.