A group of adults sitting in a circle in a sunlit community room, engaged in a supportive conversation
MPS Academy

Faith-rooted peer support training, from Staten Island to your screen

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Rooted in lived experience, not just theory

Our training programs are built on real peer support practice, not textbook talk. Every session is shaped by people who sit in the circle with you, not just write about it.

Peer support training group in a welcoming community space
Peer counselor in a focused one-on-one conversation
Online group training session on a laptop screen
Peer support specialists walking and talking in the community
Notebook with reflection notes from a training session
Workshop participants practicing peer support skills
Calm room set up for a circle conversation
Hands clasped in a supportive peer greeting
PEER SUPPORT

You don't need a diagnosis to talk to someone who gets it.

Peer support works because we've been there. One on one, in a small group, or quietly on Zoom. No script, just honest listening from someone who's walked a similar road.

REAL STORIES

Hear it from someone who dropped in

I wasn't sure what to expect, but the 1:1 sessions felt like talking to a friend who truly gets it. No pressure, just a calm space to sort things out.

Ayesha R.

Staten Island resident

The online group discussions are a lifesaver. I can join from home, listen quietly, or share when I'm ready. It never feels forced.

Omar K.

Online group member

I came for a small group session and kept coming back. There's no script, just honest conversation. It's helped me feel less alone in Staten Island.

Fatima S.

Group session participant

The one-on-one counsel gave me a routine I didn't know I needed. It's a weekly check-in that keeps me grounded, even on hard weeks.

Yusuf A.

1:1 peer support participant

FAQ

Questions about learning with us?

If you have more questions, reach out and we'll help.