peer solidarity is an abolitionist vision and strategy for our collective freedom. this concept, coined by NEUROMANCERS co-founder Aiyana Goodfellow, removes peer support from the medical industrial complex and repositions it back into liberation movements. peer solidarity emphasizes the equal importance of community-based healing and political education. this philosophy is put into practice at kindred care through peer-led projects and experiments that draw on the knowledge gained through direct involvement in recovery, psychiatric harm, incarceration, and healing justice practices. this work is informed by the global lineages of social movements past and present.

mutual aid is based on the belief that everyone has something to offer, and that by supporting each other, communities can reinforce our interdependence and create more equitable and sustainable systems of support. mutual aid refers to a voluntary and reciprocal exchange of resources, skills, and services between individuals or groups who are in need. it is a form of community-based support that operates on the principles of solidarity, collective action, and mutual responsibility, without the expectation of monetary compensation or dependence on the state. out in the world mutual aid can take various forms, such as sharing food, providing housing, offering emotional support, or organizing a community garden.

popular education is a participatory and learner-centered approach to education that emphasizes the importance of personal experience, critical reflection, and collective action. it aims to empower individuals and communities by creating spaces for dialogue, analysis, and action on issues that affect their lives. popular education is rooted in the belief that education should not only transmit knowledge, but also be a tool for social change and transformation. it is often used as a strategy for addressing systemic inequalities and injustices, and for promoting social and political mobilization. in popular education, peers are active participants in the learning process, and their knowledge and experiences are valued and integrated into the curriculum. the approach is characterized by a focus on dialogue and problem-solving, and by an emphasis on the practical application of knowledge to real-world issues. sometimes we use this term interchangeably with political education.

a peer-led support group is a type of support group facilitated by individuals who share similar experiences, challenges, or identities. our groups are formed as needed by and for people who are seeking validation and connection with others who have gone through similar situations. the facilitators are peers who have lived experience, rather than clinicians. this flattened power structure allows for all participants to co-create the space.

kindred care support groups are currently in beta mode and invite-only. Please sign up for the client waitlist if you would like to be notified of openings.

we advocate for improved access to mental health care, reducing stigma associated with mental illness, and promoting policies and practices that support well-being. we work at the individual, community, and systemic levels to promote healing justice and advocate for the needs of our people. we are specifically concerned by police involvement in crisis hotlines and anywhere people receive medical care, documentation and surveillance by health care providers, mandated reporting, intrusive and unnecessary screenings without consent, deputizing social workers and behavioral health workers, and the neglect and abuse of incarcerated people.