From Connection to Care:
How GPS is Reshaping Mental Health Support
Breaking Isolation & Expanding Access to Mental Health Support
Mental health challenges are on the rise, yet many individuals face significant barriers to accessing the care they need. GPS Group Peer Support was created to address this gap—offering trauma-informed support groups designed to make mental wellness accessible and effective. Our model empowers people to overcome isolation, build resilience, and access life-changing support.
What is GPS? A Strength-Based, Trauma-Informed Approach to Support
GPS is more than just a support group—it’s a powerful way to heal, empower, and transform lives. Our model incorporates:
Proven Therapeutic Modalities
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more.
Facilitation Model
Whether co-facilitating or leading solo, GPS-trained facilitators provide the structure and support needed for effective, therapeutic groups.
Culturally Responsive Design
GPS is built to respect and reflect the unique backgrounds and real-life experiences of participants and communities
Scalable & Accessible
GPS is designed for rapid implementation and can be scaled across a wide range of settings wherever support is needed.
The Mental Health Crisis: Why GPS Matters
The mental health crisis is one of the most pressing challenges facing society today. In the U.S., 1 in 5 adults experiences mental health challenges, yet fewer than half receive the care they need. The rising need for mental health services among youth, increasing rates of isolation, and disparities in access to care highlight the urgency of solutions like GPS.
GPS Group Peer Support is committed to bridging the gap, offering training and groups that promote connection, healing, and resilience.
Key Benefits of GPS Group Peer Support Training
GPS offers comprehensive facilitator training that equips individuals with the tools and confidence to lead impactful groups.
Key benefits include:
Trauma-Informed Approach
GPS incorporates evidence-based modalities to support individuals during stress, crisis, and recovery.
Increase in Confidence for Facilitation
Participants report a significant increase in confidence post-training, including managing group dynamics, creating trauma-sensitive environments, and leading mindfulness exercises.
For All People
GPS is designed for all communities, with 97% of participants reporting that they felt that their perspectives were valued during training.
Accessible to All Facilitators
Whether mental health professionals, those with lived experience, or volunteers, GPS training is effective for a broad range of facilitators.
Proven Success
100% of previous participants would recommend the GPS facilitator training to colleagues, with 98% rating it as “excellent/good.”
Core Concepts
GPS provides a deeper understanding of how experiences shape people’s lives and relationships, equipping facilitators to provide effective, grounded support in group settings.
Real Voices, Real Impact
GPS Principles
At GPS, we believe in the innate ability for each person to heal. Our principles guide our work and ensure that every participant feels seen, heard, and supported:
Inherent Wholeness
We believe everyone is born whole, and healing is possible for all, regardless of trauma or life experience.
Healing Through Connection
Human connection, empathy, and compassion are essential to healing. Breaking isolation and being witnessed with care fosters growth and resilience.
Shared Humanity
No matter the source of our pain, we all experience struggle. Recognizing our shared humanity builds connection and hope.
Truth as a Path to Healing
When we share our truth—including our struggles—we create space for collective healing and transformation.
Purpose, Care & Resilience
Prioritizing self-care, mutual support, and purpose-driven living strengthens our capacity to not just survive, but thrive.
Universal Right to Heal
Healing is a fundamental human right, and everyone deserves access to the support they need.
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Our Partners
GPS partners with businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and government agencies to expand access to trauma-informed group support worldwide.
