The Rural Peer Project
The Rural Peer Project (RPP) is a statewide initiative designed to bridge gaps in behavioral health services for Pennsylvania’s rural communities. Many rural residents face limited access to mental health and substance use supports, and RPP aims to change that by delivering peer-developed, peer-led, and peer-delivered training and services.
Through this project, PMHCA will:
Develop a comprehensive rural-focused peer support curriculum addressing suicide prevention, trauma recovery, self-advocacy, substance use disorder, and whole health integration.
Train Certified Peer Professionals to provide authentic peer-to-peer support tailored to rural needs.
Launch a virtual service delivery pilot, ensuring equitable access to peer support regardless of geography or transportation barriers.
RPP emphasizes collaboration, statewide systems change, and recovery-oriented practices. By empowering peers and creating inclusive pathways to care, we aim to reduce health disparities and strengthen mental health supports across Pennsylvania.
Are you living in a rural Pennsylvania community and looking for mental health or recovery support? The Rural Peer Project (RPP) offers free, virtual peer-to-peer services designed to break down barriers like transportation and limited local resources. Our trained Certified Peer Professionals provide compassionate, informed support for mental health, substance use recovery, trauma, and whole health wellness.
Why register?
Access peer support from anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Connect with someone who understands your journey.
Receive help with self-advocacy, coping skills, and recovery planning.
Fill out our intake form below and email it to tyanna@pmhca.org