Pow Wow With a Peer

Illustration of a dragon and adventurer connecting with a peer supporter on a laptop video call, representing the DSG Pow Wow with a Peer scheduled support program.

What Pow Wow With a Peer Is

Pow Wow with a Peer is a scheduled, one-on-one conversation with a trained peer supporter who understands life with disability, chronic illness, or mental health challenges.

These sessions offer time, space, and focused support — without pressure to “fix” anything or have all the right words.


This is peer support built on mutual understanding, respect, and lived experience.

Who Pow Wow With a Peer is For

Pow Wow with a Peer is designed for people living with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or mental health challenges who want dedicated time to talk with a peer.

It may be a good fit if you’re looking for:

  • A scheduled conversation rather than drop-in support
  • More time to explore something on your mind
  • One-on-one connection with someone who understands

What Pow Wow With A Peer is Not

  • A crisis or emergency service line
  • A replacement for 911, 988, or local or emergency care
  • Therapy or medical advice

How Pow Wow With A Peer Works

When you schedule a Pow Wow with a Peer, you’ll meet one-on-one with a trained peer supporter for a focused, supportive conversation.


This option is designed for moments when you want dedicated time, continuity, or space to talk something through more deeply

One-to-one Support: A peer listens first

Pow Wow conversations center on listening, validation, and connection, not therapy, treatment, or professional advice.

The conversation stays peer-led and non crisis

These sessions focus on support, validation, and connection — not therapy, medical advice, or emergency care.

You stay in control

You can pause, change topics, or end the session at any time. There’s no pressure to continue or explain.

Support looks different for everyone

Some sessions focus on one topic. Others wander. Both are okay.

Ready When You Are

You don’t need to have the right words or a plan.

If Pow Wow with a Peer feels like the right fit, you can use the form below to get started. We’ll reach out with next steps..