Our Mission

As a peer driven organization, it is the mission of Monadnock Peer Support to promote wellness and recovery, as defined by the individual, through intentional peer support, and to provide advocacy, educational, vocational, interpersonal, social, and spiritual opportunities to adults who utilize mental health services to learn wellness strategies, develop mutually beneficial relationships, and to support each other in attaining increased capacities for self-determination, independence, and personal growth.

The community, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, generates all rules, policy and direction with equal consideration given to the input of all members. We emphasize understanding, mutual accountability and respect for diversity in relationships. We offer groups, activities and events in which we learn more about ourselves, and how we interact with others. We utilize shared leadership, skill development, team activities, and a holistic model of health to make these groups and events a valuable opportunity for growth and strength.

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Our programs are grounded in the principles of:

Intentional Peer Support

Personal responsibility and accountability

Wellness

Respecting other’s thoughts and beliefs as valid and important

Growth beyond the stigma, shame and limits have placed upon us

Creating and maintaining a strong, active voice and presence dedicated to social change

Through this presence we can increase understanding and decrease oppression outside of our community

 

Our Values

Support Growth and Learning

Place where people feel valued and not judged

Shared responsibility/ mutual support

Advocacy/ self determination

Direct Communication

Safe/ Positive Environment/ Community

Building Connections

Courage/ Empowerment

Respect for differences

Strengths and Recovery based support

Commitment to Peer Support

Non-medical approach

Social Change and Reduction of Stigma

Forgiveness