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Taking Charge Together!

WHO WE ARE

Project Return Peer Support Network is a unique mental health nonprofit where staff utilize lived experience to support and serve others with mental health challenges.

Originally founded as Project Return in 1980 as part of Mental Health America Los Angeles, PRPSN holds the distinction of being the first “peer” mental health program in California. Peers bring their own personal knowledge of what it is like to live and recover from mental health conditions a unique ability to connect with others who share in this experience.

We advocate to eliminate the stigma by sharing our stories of recovery and provide hope and empowerment to those we serve by holding the belief that all people living with mental health challenges can recover. 

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🌎 “The earth is what we all have in common.” — Wendell Berry On Earth Day, we’re reminded that just like people, our planet needs care, attention, and healing. When we take care of each other, we help the whole system thriv
🎉 Big news! CAPS Academy has been awarded $1 MILLION from HCAI to train and place 300 peer support specialists over the next two years! 💼✨ This investment helps us expand the peer workforce and uplift lived experience as a vital part of mental hea
Happy #NationalPetDay from our furry housemates to yours! 🐾 From reducing stress and anxiety to giving us a sense of purpose, our pets are more than companions, they’re part of our healing journey. Whether it’s a quick walk, a cuddle, o
🌿✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🌿 EmpowerMind: The South Central Wellness Summit is blooming back this spring for a Mamas Day special! 🌸 Join us for our second annual day of renewal, connection, and healing. 🗓️ Saturday, May 10th, 2025 📍 Augustus Hawkins Natu
Last week, our reentry peers, Jose and Manny, shared their lived expertise in a listening session with Loyola Law students. Both were still just kids—only 14 and 16—when they were sentenced to life in prison. They grew into men behind wal
✨ BREAKING NEWS! ✨ We’re rolling out brand new peer support freebies… including an Emotional Support Burrito, Zoom Therapy Dog, and our personal favorite: our new stuffy as a Co-facilitator 🧸 (Okay, not really. It’s April Fools.
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Experiencing A Crisis Or Emergency?

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency,

please call or text Suicide Prevention:

Dial 988 or text HOME to 741-741

Let's Connect

Share what's on your mind and let's support each other. And don't worry, your words are safe with us.