Peer Visitation

Peer Onboarding and Training

There may already be peer visitation onboarding pathways and trainings available at your site. Peer visitation is a popular model of psychosocial support not only in Trauma, but also in oncology, transplant, and NICU. If there is not an existing training, review the materials below to help you develop your onboarding and training for peer visitors.

International Peer Visitor Directory

Once you have trained peer visitors, please enter them into the National Peer Visitor Directory. This database is key for providing support for peer visitors  and for supporting peer matching across the TSN network. 

3-Part Series (2024)

This three part series is focused on covering all aspects of implementing and growing a TSN Peer Visitation program

PART ONE: TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: Peer Visitation 101: Getting Started
PART ONE: TSN Webinar Presentation Video: Peer Visitation 101: Getting Started
PART TWO: TSN Webinar Presentation Video: Training and Facilitating Visits
PART TWO: TSN Webinar Presentation Video: Peer Visitation 101: Training and Facilitating Visits
PART THREE: TSN Webinar Presentation Audio: Peer Visitation 101
Presentation given on September 19 and October 17, 2024.

Additional Resources

Below are additional resources and example materials from other TSN programs that may benefit you in creating and supporting your peer visitation program.

Visitor Algorithm

Sample Peer Visitor Algorithm
Sample Peer Visitor Referral Guidelines

Listening for Understanding

Listening for Understanding PDF

Peer Visitor Profiles

Peer Visitor Profiles_UT Medical Center (2025)

Flyers

Community Regional Medical Center Peer Visitation Program

Tandem Stride

Tandem Stride is a TSN partner focused on providing peer support through a messaging-based app.

Unveiling TandemStride Connect: A New Era of Peer Support for TSN Sites (2024)

TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: “Unveiling TandemStride Connect: A New Era of Peer Support for TSN Sites”
TSN Webinar Presentation Video: “Unveiling TandemStride Connect: A New Era of Peer Support for TSN Sites”
Presentation give on August 6, 2024. 

Additional Webinars

TSN Peer Visitors and the Power of Giving Back (2020)

TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: “TSN Peer Visitors and the Power of Giving Back”
TSN Webinar Presentation Video: “TSN Peer Visitors and the Power of Giving Back”
Presentation given on May 6, 2020.

TSN Peer Visitors and the Heart of the TSN Program (2019)

TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: “TSN Peer Visitors and the Heart of the TSN Program”
TSN Webinar Presentation Video: “TSN Peer Visitors and the Heart of the TSN Program”
Presentation given on May 8, 2019.

Building a Strong Peer Visitation Program: The Why and How of Training TSN Peer Visitors (2017)