PSCP’s One-on-One support model includes meeting individually with a peer, in other words, somebody who has been through a similar experience. There are many ways that PSCP’s one-on-one peer grief support is offered, such as by volunteers or by paid employees in a variety of settings.

Peer Grief Support Groups are the most popular form of peer grief support. PSCP’s Peer Grief Support Group model includes us working with your organization to provide an opportunity for individuals to be connected with a support group that is right for them. Whether your community already has a number of support groups available or needs assistance with launching support groups, our Group Support branch can help make groups accessible to all who may benefit.

Given the fact that all our programs are peer-led, PSCP recognizes the importance of providing support to these individuals who are not only grieving, but also providing crucial and at times, life-saving help to other grieving individuals. We provide support through strengthened communication, collaboration, and connectedness. PSCP’s unique model typically includes providing technical assistance to affiliated peer grief support group facilitators, communications (e.g., weekly emails with tips and information), and most notably, through ongoing Sharing Circles.

PSCP has been a pioneer in recognizing the impact that working or volunteering in fields related to substance use and grief has on employees and volunteers and thus, has built peer-based support for true employee/volunteer wellness. We will work with you to develop support that your staff and volunteers will want to participate in. Such support leads to decreased burnout and increased employee and/or volunteer satisfaction. We currently provide peer grief support to direct service providers in three major ways:  

Grief and loss peer grief support groups;

Training around grief and  loss, building resilience, cultivating community;

Creation, development, and delivery of projects and programs tailored to individual organizations.