About GLPS

Walking alongside you, with respect and lived understanding.

Guiding Light Peer Services is a North Carolina-based peer support organization. We exist to make recovery feel possible, supported, and human.

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Our mission

We provide recovery-oriented services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Grounded in lived experience, we walk alongside adults as they navigate recovery, reentry, housing instability, and life transitions.

Our commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed support ensures every individual feels heard, valued, and supported on their unique recovery journey.

Who we serve

We support adults across North Carolina who are in motion - through recovery, transition, and rebuilding.

Our approach

Three principles guide every interaction at GLPS.

Grounded in lived experience

Our peer specialists have walked the recovery path themselves. We understand the challenges because we've lived them, bringing authentic empathy and practical wisdom to every interaction.

Person-centered & trauma-informed

We recognize your agency and expertise in your own life. Our services respect your pace, honor your experiences, and create safe spaces for healing without judgment or pressure.

Empowerment & sustainable recovery

We believe in your capacity for growth and change. Our goal is to strengthen your skills, expand your resources, and build the connections that support long-term recovery and independence.

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