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Reach to Recovery is a one-to-one program in which trained volunteer breast cancer survivors give support, information, and mentorship to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.

First Connection is a program, usually for people newly diagnosed, where participants are matched with a peer support volunteer.

Peer mentors are trained leaders who volunteer to offer lived experiences on how to use community services and resources available to people with I/DD.

RCIL provides a Peer Support group where individuals who all experience disability and meet monthly for peer counseling to address disability needs and issues in the community, such as health and wellness, safety, transportation and direct support workers concerns. The group also meet on a monthly basis for crafts and recreational activities. RCIL Friends groups are located in El Dorado, Emporia, Eureka, Osage City. RCIL also offers Online Friends group via computer or phone.

Peer to peer support is provided

VA has developed a Caregiver Peer Support Mentoring Program to connect Caregivers to one another, to provide support, and to learn from each other. Peer Support Mentoring provides an opportunity for Caregivers to share their experience, wisdom, skills and passion with each other and benefit from the guidance of others.

Modern Family Alliance organizes social activities and events which invite LGBTQ+ families to meet one another, network, find mutual support and share experiences that may be beneficial to other families.