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Bringing together people and services to create lasting change. Access resources and services in your area or online with ease!
Peer to Peer Services
(Peer Counselor) Free support group training and more!
- Peer Crisis Counseling
- Job Placement
- And much more!
Wellness at Work & Home
- Mental & Physical Health
- Financial Wellness
- And Much More!
Hoarding & Clean Up Services
Tailored services for individuals facing hoarding behaviors
- Guided Workshops
- Specialized Support Groups
- And Much More!
Business & Training Support
A powerful and efficient way to launch your vision, and deliver vital public services
- 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsorship
- Chapter Development for CHW/Peer Programs
- And Much More!
About Peer Voices United
Uniting Voices, Changing Lives
Peer Voices United is a collaborative initiative powered by Peer Voices of Orange County and 10 behavioral health partner organizations. Together, we work to empower individuals navigating challenges such as homelessness, unemployment, trauma, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, incarceration, and community reentry.
Orlando Vera
Founder
Our Mission
Peer Voices United empowers individuals with lived experience to drive systemic change in behavioral health. Through direct support, advocacy, and peer leadership, we amplify the voices of underserved communities and ensure meaningful inclusion in treatment and policy. By building a network of local chapters across California, we create a movement for equitable, person-centered care and lasting transformation.
Our Vision
Our vision is a behavioral health system that is truly representative, responsive, and rooted in community collaboration, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. We believe lived experience is essential to transforming care, and we advocate for peers and community health workers to be fully integrated into the system, creating equitable, person-centered support for all. Peer Voices United envisions becoming the vehicle for change by establishing hundreds of chapters—one in every city and community across California—each uniquely serving the needs of its local community. These chapters will amplify the voices of the underserved and underrepresented, providing advocacy, direct support, and systemic representation to drive meaningful, community-led transformation in behavioral health.
Our Partners
Our work couldn't be possible without their support
Our Impact: Empowering
Communities Through Action
Together, we’re making a measurable difference.
1,250+
Peer services delivered to help our community of peers
700+
Unique Individuals accessed mental health resources through our programs this year.
30+
Partnerships and collaborations made to help fund peer-led workshops and support groups.
Every statistic represents a story of change, a life touched, and a community strengthened. Together, we're making a measurable difference.
Our Locations
We have several locations to better help our Peers
Peer Voices United has chapters across the United States, offering support and services in communities nationwide. Explore our network to learn more about each chapter and discover the one closest to you. Wherever you are, we’re here to connect and support you on your journey.
Looking to make a change?
We turn volunteers into life-saving peer counselors
We have several ways to get involved, find the one that works for you!
Meet Our Advisory Board
Jordan Haley
Vice chairman for the Hoopa Valley tribe, volunteers for native voices United
Nena Macias
Consultant for native voices. United works for. K’imaw medical Center as a director
Joe Davis
Chairman of the Hoopa Valley tribe consultant for native voices United
Judith Survey
Author and director, Mat program grant writer for the Hoopa Valley tribe consultant, volunteer for native voices United tribal matters
Jackie, Martin
Tribal elder and native language, teacher, consultant and volunteer for native voices United tribal matters
Christopher Jackson
Reentry justice involved subject matter expert statewide
Lila Jackson
Community Health Representative, advocate for tribal affairs
Judith Surber
Author and director, Mat program grant writer for the Hoopa Valley tribe and consultant for native voices United
Dr. Kevin Foley
Psychologist and director for Behavioral Health United Indian Health Service
Laura Borden
Board member at United Indian Health Services Potowot