The Founder: After years of isolation due to agoraphobia, panic disorder, and alcohol use, I longed to connect with others in my community who were facing similar struggles. I hoped to find a group where we could support each other and work through our challenges together. After overcoming some of my fears and reintegrating into the community, I founded Peer Promise Comfort Community.

Sometimes the right help is already out there — a closet of interview clothing, a mentor for college applications, or a meeting that could open new doors — but people don’t know where to find it. Peer Promise aims to bridge that gap. We host youth-led films (Adam and Sara’s Shorts) and interactive activities for schools and advocacy spaces to raise awareness and inspire change. We are not crisis interventionists or professionals; instead, we guide, connect, and walk with people toward the resources that fit their unique path.