How the Virtual Peer Support Network Works
The Virtual Peer Support Network (VPSN) is a facilitated online space where people can connect, share experiences, and support one another throughout the day.
Available to adults living in Minnesota
Join the Zoom space anytime between 9am and 5pm, every day
Peer specialists facilitate conversations and activities throughout the day
Daily programming sessions take place at 11am and 3pm
Participate as much or as little as you’d like-listening is always welcome
VPSN Monthly Calendar
VPSN offers a variety of activities and peer-led programming throughout the month.
If you’d like to plan ahead or follow along with activity sessions, you can download the monthly calendar or view the activity supply list.
What to Expect When You Join VPSN
VPSN is a welcoming online space where people connect, share experiences, and support one another. Peer specialists help guide conversations and activities throughout the day, but the space is shaped by the people who join.
Some people come to talk and connect with others. Others prefer to listen and take things in quietly. Both are completely welcome.
You can join at any time during operating hours and stay as long as you like, and participate in whatever way feels most comfortable.
VPSN is built on the belief that everyone deserves a space where they can be heard without judgment.
What Participants Say About VPSN
“I didn’t know there were people who struggled with the same things I do until now.”
“I really appreciate this group. It’s nice to know I’m not alone.”
“Being here helps me so much. Just having people to talk to and support me makes a difference.”
Grievance Policy
VPSN prides itself on providing top-notch peer support services. If you would like to let us know about an issue you experienced while participating in one of our online sessions, please click the box below.
VPSN Community Guidelines
VPSN works best when everyone helps create a respectful and supportive environment. These guidelines help ensure that the space remains welcoming for all participants.
Keep it here: What is said here stays here. This is the essential principle of confidentiality and MUST be respected by all.
Respectful conversations: Each person that wants to share, must be given the opportunity to do so free from interruption and side conversations. Additionally, no one person should monopolize the group’s time.
Use “I” language: Always put things in the context of your own experiences. Remember that everyone is entitled to their own point of view and differences of opinion are to be respected, not ridiculed.
Safe for ALL: This is a safe space for all identities. We accept all cultural, linguistic, social, and racial differences as well as all gender expressions and sexual orientations. It is the responsibility of all participants to make the discussion group a safe place to share, so please be mindful of treating others with respect, kindness, and compassion.
Supporting, not “fixing”: We are here to support one another, not “fix” one another. Our facilitators are not trained for crisis situations. If you are in crisis, or in need of one-on-one support instead of group support, let us know and we can give you some resources.
Managing stressors: While VPSN staff and participants make every effort to avoid topics of conversation that could be stressful to a wide range of people, it is impossible to avoid all stressors due to every person’s unique experiences. Please advocate for yourself when necessary by taking responsibility for your own emotional health. Please utilize coping mechanisms including stepping away from the group when you need it.
Healthy boundaries: VPSN staff are not allowed to develop relationships with participants outside of VPSN sessions.
Respect recovery: Please refrain from smoking, vaping, or using any mind altering chemicals while participating live on VPSN. We are here to support one another in all walks of recovery and need to be mindful of those choosing complete abstinence.
Ready to Join VPSN?
VPSN is open every day from 9am-5pm.
VPSN is available to adults living in Minnesota.
You can join any time during those hours and stay for as long or as little as you’d like.
To join by Zoom, click below or enter Zoom ID 439 275 1585 in the Zoom App
To join by phone, click below or call 1-646-558-8656 and enter Zoom ID 439 275 1585