Peer Support
Provider Referral Process
To refer someone to our Peer Support services, please email Melissa Wisniewski.
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Have questions or need assistance? Melissa is here to help! Feel free to call her directly at
414 877-5911.​
What is Peer Support?
At Our Space, we believe in the power of shared experiences and compassionate guidance. Through our Peer Support program, individuals living with mental health challenges and substance use concerns can find meaningful connection and personalized support from someone who has walked a similar path. Peer support connects you with a trained peer specialist — a person with lived experience in recovery — who offers real understanding, practical tools, and encouragement without judgment. Our peer specialists are here to listen, walk alongside you, and empower you as you work toward your recovery goals in a strengths-based, person-centered way.
What We Can Support You With
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Setting and achieving your personal recovery goals
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Building coping skills and wellness routines
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Managing symptoms and triggers
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Fostering healthy relationships
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Advocating for your personal needs
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Decrease alcohol or substance use
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Increase self-reliance and functional independence personal accountability
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Strengthening recovery, community connections, and natural supports
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Navigating appointments, resources, and systems of care
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Staying motivated through challenges and setbacks
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Creating a plan for wellness, recovery, and relapse prevention
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Demonstrating personal accountability
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Building confidence, self advocacy, and hope
Whole-Person, Integrated Care
We use an integrated behavioral health approach, meaning we support the whole person — mental health, substance use, physical health, and life stressors — because these are often connected. Peer support is strengths-based and collaborative, and focuses on what matters most to you.
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You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here to walk alongside you.​
Why Peer Support Matters
Peer support is about more than assistance; it's about building a supportive community that helps you thrive. With guidance tailored to your journey, Peer Support at Our Space provides a foundation for hope, growth, and long-term wellness.