Life can be complicated, but NYSUT Member Benefits is here to help. The Peer Support Line is a free confidential helpline provided through Member Benefits that is available to all NYSUT members and their loved ones.
How to Contact the Peer Support Line:
1. By Phone:
For more information or to speak with a trained peer specialist, call toll-free 844-444-0152, Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m. (EST).
2. Send a Secure Message:
You can also send a secure private message to the Peer Support Line to schedule a call at your convenience or obtain resources. Messages sent through this manner will be safely encrypted to protect your privacy.
Road to Wellness Webinar Series:
Peer specialists from the Peer Support Line will be hosting a "Road to Wellness" webinar series that will run from February to June 2025.
This series will detail steps that can be taken to improve wellness and resilience. All NYSUT members and their loved ones are welcome to attend.
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About the Peer Support Line:
Staffed by trained in-service and retired peers who understand the unique professional and personal challenges of NYSUT members, the Peer Support Line can provide answers, resources, and support when you need it.
This helpful service can assist with accessing information and resources within your community, including the following:
Finding mental health services and/or support groups
Locating community social services programs and/or agencies
Managing work-related stress and/or concerns
Providing support to new members
Sourcing elder care and/or caregiving services
Reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness
Managing coordination of health-related challenges
Help is available when it is needed most. The Peer Support Line serves as a sounding board to strategize around many issues and concerns facing NYSUT members and their loved ones.
Don't wait any longer ... contact the Peer Support Line today.
The Peer Support Line is a partnership between NYSUT Social Services, NYSUT Member Benefits, and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.