WakeMed Rehab Hospital Peer Support Program

Connect with Someone Who's Been There

Recovering from a stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury or limb loss can feel overwhelming. The WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital Peer Support Program connects current patients in our stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputee specialty rehabilitation programs with former WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital patients who have successfully navigated their own recovery and returned to their homes, families and communities.

By sharing their experiences, offering encouragement and answering questions, peer support volunteers provide hope, practical insight and support from someone who truly understands the recovery journey.

How It Works

If you are a current Rehab Hospital patient and are interested in meeting with a peer support volunteer, your rehabilitation care team can arrange a visit with someone who has experienced a similar injury or condition. During your conversation, you can:

  • Ask questions about recovery and life after rehabilitation
  • Learn how someone else navigated challenges and milestones
  • Gain encouragement and confidence from someone who understands what you're experiencing
  • Build meaningful connections with someone who has walked a similar path

If both you and your peer support volunteer would like to stay connected, you are encouraged to arrange a follow up meeting once you’ve been discharged.

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To learn more or request a peer support visit, talk with a member of your rehabilitation care team.