Our Story
Peer Vision for Mental Health is a fully peer-run nonprofit organization, established in 2023 for the purpose of supporting persons in our community who seek to live well despite experiencing mental health concerns. Founded by individuals with lived experience of mental health-related issues, Peer Vision embraces the idea that connection and community are the foundation of mental health recovery, that peer support can provide an added tool for individuals to use in their pursuit of well-being, and that, when individuals are supported and healthy, their communities are, too.
In November of 2023, Peer Vision for Mental Health was awarded a grant by the North Dakota Community Foundation, through the Minot Community Endowment Fund, to support integration, outreach, and expansion of services. Funds allowed Peer Vision to establish this website, accelerate community outreach, increase educational offerings, expand programming to include Minot Vets for Vets, and, in general, increase awareness and become more available to the Minot community.
Our Mission
As a peer-run organization, Peer Vision is dedicated to uniting our community through advocacy, support, and empowerment for individuals living with mental health challenges. We walk alongside our peers on their journey to wellbeing, offering connection and understanding through shared experience. Our mission also includes fostering community partnerships, promoting educational opportunities, and expanding peer support services to strengthen recovery and wellness throughout North Dakota.
Our Impact
Peer Vision may be a young organization, but our presence is already being felt throughout the Minot community. We recently became the managing agency for the Harmony Center, a community mental health center that offers peer support, recovery education, and activities that promote overall wellbeing. We have also built a veteran‑specific peer support community, Minot Vets for Vets, and are actively developing and expanding this resource to better serve veterans and active-duty members and their families who are seeking meaningful, supportive connection.
Peer Vision recognizes the growing base of evidence that supports and celebrates the use of peer services for many aspects of human well-being. It is our plan to work toward bringing the power of peer support and shared lived experience to all in our community who might benefit.
About our logo
Our logo reflects our values
Peer Vision's logo says much more than may immediately meet the eye. Our logo illustrates our view of how each person's lived experience may be transformed through the prism of peer support, allowing life that is colorful and beautiful to emerge despite one's wellness challenges. The colors represent connection, growth, and possibility--three pillars of peer support.
