Who We Are

A peer-led alliance advancing Illinois' peer professionals with lived experience and shared leadership.

A diverse group of peer professionals gathered in a warm, welcoming community space, sharing stories and support.
A diverse group of peer professionals gathered in a warm, welcoming community space, sharing stories and support.

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Our Services

Supporting peer professionals through advocacy, connection, and growth.

Advocacy
A diverse group of peer professionals engaged in a lively discussion at a community meeting.
A diverse group of peer professionals engaged in a lively discussion at a community meeting.

Elevating peer voices in policy to shape behavioral health systems.

Peers connecting warmly in a circle, sharing experiences and support.
Peers connecting warmly in a circle, sharing experiences and support.
A peer professional leading a workshop on leadership development.
A peer professional leading a workshop on leadership development.
Connection

Building a statewide network for mutual learning and support.

Offering skill-building and leadership opportunities for peers.

Growth

Gallery

Snapshots from IAPP's peer connections and events

A diverse group of peer professionals sharing a lively discussion in a cozy community room.
A diverse group of peer professionals sharing a lively discussion in a cozy community room.
Volunteers enthusiastically setting up for a statewide peer workforce event, smiles and teamwork shining.
Volunteers enthusiastically setting up for a statewide peer workforce event, smiles and teamwork shining.
Close-up of hands planting a tree together, symbolizing growth and collaboration within the peer community.
Close-up of hands planting a tree together, symbolizing growth and collaboration within the peer community.
An intimate moment of peer leaders sharing stories during a leadership development workshop.
An intimate moment of peer leaders sharing stories during a leadership development workshop.
A vibrant mural painted by community peers celebrating diversity, empowerment, and resilience.
A vibrant mural painted by community peers celebrating diversity, empowerment, and resilience.

Get in Touch

Questions or ideas? Reach out to support peer professionals.

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A warm, welcoming photo of a diverse group of peer professionals engaged in conversation in a cozy community space.
Connect

Reach out anytime for support or questions.

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312-555-0198

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