Peer Recovery Support & Wellness Services
What it is:
The P.E.E.R. Center is a free, drop-in peer recovery resource for adults (18+) working through mental health challenges, trauma, addiction, and related life stressors. It is staffed by people with lived experience and focuses on community support, wellness, peer-led groups, and resources — no appointment needed.
Mission:
To provide a safe, inclusive space for hope, healing, and recovery through shared experience and peer support.
📍 Locations & Hours
East Side Location — Drop-In Center & Admin Office
• Address: 205 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43213
• Phone: (614) 453-4830
• Hours: Daily 9 am – 9 pm (Closed second & fourth weekends; holidays 9 am – 7 pm)
West Side Location — Drop-In Support Center
• Address: 860-866 West Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222
• Phone: (614) 453-4840
• Hours: Daily 8 am – 8 pm (Holidays 9 am – 7 pm)
📌 Both locations offer peer support activities just by walking in — age 18+ only.
📞 Warm Line (Non-Crisis Peer Support)
Connection Warm Line:
• Phone/Text: (614) 358-TALK (8255)
• Hours: Daily 5 pm – 3 am
This is a peer non-crisis support line — people can call or text for emotional support and connection in the evening and late night.
🧠 What Services Are Offered
The P.E.E.R. Center provides free, community-based recovery support, including:
- Peer-led support groups for mental health, substance use, trauma, and wellness
- Drop-in socialization & community activities
- Recreational programs, media center access, computer lab
- Wellness skills & coping strategy workshops
- Referrals to community resources and supports
- A non-judgmental space to share experiences and build recovery skills
(Note: Not a crisis service — call 911 for emergencies or 988 for immediate crisis support.)
📌 Eligibility & Cost
Eligibility: Adults aged 18 and older
Cost: Free — donations welcome, no insurance or appointment required.
💻 Website & Online Resources
🌐 Official Website: https://www.thepeercenter.org/ — services, event calendars, and contact info.
👥 They also offer trainings and community education through Ohio Peers (peer recovery support development).
📌 Why It Matters for Grief & Support
This center is a peer-centered community space — ideal for family members experiencing stress, loss, trauma, or emotional overwhelm who prefer non-clinical, human-to-human support. The peer model can help normalize experiences, reduce isolation, and supplement other mental health care.
📍 Summary Fast Facts:
- Organization: The P.E.E.R. Center
- Mission: Safe, inclusive recovery support through peer connection
- Website: https://www.thepeercenter.org/
- East Location: 205 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43213 — (614) 453-4830 — Daily 9 am–9 pm
- West Location: 860-866 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222 — (614) 453-4840 — Daily 8 am–8 pm
- Warm Line: (614) 358-TALK (8255) — 5 pm–3 am Daily
- Cost: Free, adults 18+
