A 2014 panel discussion on peer respites at the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions.

This article discusses the expansion of the peer respite approach, noting that Live & Learn counts 33 peer respites in the U.S., up from 19 six years prior.

The article argues that Massachusetts mental health policy overly focuses on hospital capacity, missing the critical need for community-based services and peer-run recovery supports.

A 2016 presentation to the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force detailing the benefits and structure of peer-run respites.

Paper describes the recruitment, training, and supervision of peer interviewers, noting benefits (shared experience) and challenges (inconsistent hours).