Building Strength Through Shared Experience
At Centipede Peer To Peer, we empower individuals facing mental health challenges, homelessness, and trauma with compassionate peer-led guidance and community connection for healing and growth.
Protecting the Health of All Californians
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public’s health and shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. Public health is for everyone; not just in emergencies but in everyday life — from heart health and mental wellness to food safety and the prevention of infectious and chronic diseases. Our programs and services, in collaboration with local health departments, state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
Public health is not only the heart of California; it’s the heart of CDPH. From tracking diseases to empowering communities, we are dedicated to protecting and improving the well-being of all Californians and shaping a happy, healthy and safe state. We are dedicated public servants passionate about our work, and the people and communities we serve. Hear more of who we are and our vision
Crisis Hotlines and Warmlines
They offer support during challenging times such as
Relationship challenges Anxiety Depression
Financial stressAlcohol or drug useFeelings of isolation Example: California Peer-Run Warmline
They offer support during challenging times such as
Relationship challenges Anxiety Depression
Financial stressAlcohol or drug useFeelings of isolationExample: California Peer-Run Warmline
The California Department of Public Health does not provide direct crisis intervention or suicide prevention counseling. If you are in crisis, emotional distress or concerned about someone, call, text, or chat 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support from a trained counselor, available 24/7. If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. Additional resources from partner organizations are listed below.
Connection and Compassion in Every Step
Our dedicated peer support specialists provide authentic assistance founded on shared experiences. Whether navigating trauma recovery, homelessness, or life transitions, we offer trusted guidance and a welcoming community focused on resilience and well-being.
Remotely In Lodi and Stockton Californa
New Peer Support Community
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Service Areas Covered
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Trusted Peer Specialists
Lived Experience Expertise
Our Impact
Mental-health challenges and homelessness often go unseen. Centipede Peer-to-Peer steps into that gap, offering connection, compassion, and real human support. We know we are making a difference by fostering resilience and hope in the lives of those we serve.Support from peers who truly understand your challenges because they have walked a similar path.
Comprehensive
Support Services
“I just needed someone to see me”
When we first met him, he was sitting alone outside a convenience store, exhausted, hungry, and feeling invisible. He told us he hadn’t had a real conversation in weeks — people walked past him like he didn’t exist.
A peer supporter sat with him, listened to his story, and reminded him that he mattered. Over the next few weeks, we helped him reconnect with resources, get a warm meal, and rebuild a sense of hope.
What changed everything wasn’t the resources — it was the connection. He said, “You didn’t treat me like a problem. You treated me like a person.”
Today, he checks in regularly, uses grounding tools we taught him, and is taking steps toward stable housing. His journey isn’t finished, but he’s no longer walking it alone. Mental health, homelessness assistance, trauma. recovery,and life transitions guidance all in one compassionate place.
Community Focused
Confidential, human-centered, and community-driven
Centipede Peer-to-Peer stands out through its unique blend of confidential, human-centered, and community-driven support. We offer free guidance rooted in shared lived experiences, fostering an environment where individuals feel truly seen and heard. Our approach prioritizes genuine connection over clinical solutions, ensuring that every person receives compassionate care tailored to their journey.
Our mission
Our mission is to empower individuals through connection, empathy, and shared lived experience. We firmly believe that healing happens in community, not in isolation. By providing 1-on-1 peer support, mental health wellness tools, homeless outreach, and community resource navigation, we create a network of care that addresses the multifaceted needs of those facing challenges.
Get support today
You don’t have to walk this journey alone. Centipede Peer-to-Peer is here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space for conversations, support groups, and regular check-ins. Reach out today and take your next step at your own pace. We are committed to helping you navigate mental-health challenges, homelessness, trauma, and life transitions with compassionate, lived-experience guidance.
Peer Support Workers
Addiction Support & Recovery Guidance
We help individuals take steps toward getting off drugs by providing non‑judgmental encouragement, harm‑reduction strategies, and connections to detox, treatment, and recovery programs.
They do not diagnose, treat, or act like clinicians — they support through connection, not authority.
Centipede Peer To Peer
Our team is committed to providing you with the answers and guidance you need every step of the way. We’ll collect some basic information, identify the type and level of care that’s right for you, and schedule your intake appointment.
Trusted Drug & Alcohol Addiction serene setting. Since 2003
A friendly and knowledgeable member of our team is available 24/7 to answer all your questions and help you determine if Centipede PeerTo Peer is best prepared to meet your needs. If you decide that our work is the perfect place for you, you can even begin the process during this initial conversation.
Empowering Resilience
WHAT WE DO
1‑on‑1 Peer Support
Confidential, compassionate support from trained peers with lived experience. We walk beside individuals facing mental‑health challenges, addiction, trauma, homelessness, or major life transitions.
Mental Health Outreach
We meet people where they are — in the community, on the streets, or in crisis — offering grounding, emotional support, and connection to stabilizing resources.
Addiction Support & Recovery Guidance
We help individuals take steps toward getting off drugs by providing non‑judgmental encouragement, harm‑reduction strategies, and connections to detox, treatment, and recovery programs.
Mental Health Wellness Tools
We teach practical skills such as grounding techniques, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and wellness planning to support long‑term stability.
Homeless Outreach & Support
We provide compassionate street‑level support, resource referrals, safety planning, and connection to shelters, food programs, and community services.
Community Resource Navigation
We help individuals access the services they need, including housing programs, mental‑health services, employment resources, benefits, and community organizations.
Support Groups & Check‑Ins
Peer‑led groups and regular check‑ins create a safe space for sharing, healing, and building community.
Safe, Non‑Judgmental Conversations
Everyone deserves to be heard. We offer a confidential, stigma‑free environment where people can talk openly without fear of judgment.
Meet the founder: Levi Spears Sr.
Discover the journey that led to Centipede Peer To Peer. Learn about the personal experiences and profound vision of our founder, Levi Spears Sr., and how his lived experience shapes our commitment to compassionate peer support.
Our core values and beliefs
At Centipede Peer To Peer, our foundation is built on unwavering principles that guide every interaction. First, we believe every person has worth, no matter their situation. No one is "too far gone" or "beyond help"; everyone deserves dignity, respect, and a chance to rebuild. Second, lived experience is a gift, not a shame. Our team comprises individuals who have walked similar paths, offering understanding that textbooks simply cannot. Healing starts with connection, not judgment or labels. We prioritize real relationships over clinical distance, fostering an environment where people feel seen and heard. Lastly, we meet people where they are, literally and emotionally, providing support on the streets, in shelters, or wherever it is needed most. Everyone moves at their own pace, and we honor that journey without pressure.
How we hope to make a real difference
Centipede Peer To Peer was created with one purpose: to change lives through connection, compassion, and consistent support. Our hope is to make a real, lasting impact in two places — in the lives of the people we help and in the community as a whole. We help people feel seen, heard, and valued, knowing that many we meet feel invisible or forgotten. We guide individuals toward stability and hope, whether they are struggling with addiction, mental-health challenges, homelessness, or trauma, by supporting them in taking the next step, no matter how small. We actively break cycles of isolation, fostering connection, community, and a sense of belonging. Ultimately, we support recovery and life rebuilding, helping people find resources, build coping skills, and reclaim their lives.
"Levi Spears Sr. exemplifies true leadership and compassion. His dedication to Centipede Peer To Peer is transforming lives and building a stronger community."
Community Advocate
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What inspired me to start Centipede Peer To Peer
Centipede Peer To Peer grew out of my own life experiences — the struggles I’ve faced, the people who lifted me up when I had nothing, and the times I had to rebuild myself from scratch. I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, stuck, to fight addiction, mental health challenges, or homelessness, and to believe the world has written you off. I also know the power of just one person showing up, listening, and believing in you — how that kind of support can change everything. I started Centipede Peer To Peer to offer kind of help I wish more people could find: real support from people who truly understand, not because they studied it, but because they’ve lived it. My journey taught me that people don’t need perfection — they need presence. They need someone who won’t judge, rush, or talk down to them. Someone who sees their potential even when they can’t. That belief is at he heart of everything we do here
Managed by, and services are delivered by peers who have their own “lived experience” with mental health and/or substance use recovery. We draw on this lived experience as we support and guide others in their personal recovery journeys.
When all you can see is the crisis in front of you, remember there's an entire world of support right behind you.
we support individuals, strengthen communities, and improve outcomes across California By partnering with hospitals, health departments, courts, healthcare providers, managed care organizations, and community agencies, Centipede Peer To Peer helps bridge gaps in care and connect individuals to meaningful, long-term support.
Our partnerships are designed to create continuity of care, reduce barriers to recovery, and ensure individuals receive person-centered support wherever they are in their journey.
- Mon – Fri
- 09:00 am – 06:00 pm
- Sat – Sun
- Closed