The Living Room - A Program of Advocates

The Living Room program provides a 24-hour alternative to emergency department visits and hospitalization. For many people in crisis, connecting with someone with shared experience is a vital part of mental health recovery. That connection is available at the Living Room, a welcoming space where people experiencing emotional distress can walk in and connect with a peer specialist on the spot. We offer choices for people in crisis to explore without surrendering control of their lives. Peer specialists don’t administer medications or take clinical notes. Instead, they use their expertise and personal stories to inspire hope and demonstrate that recovery is possible. We welcome adults ages 18 and older experiencing emotional distress.