You don't have to face life's hardest moments on your own.

The Lira Project offers warm, peer-led support for anyone working through mental health struggles, addiction recovery, homelessness, life after incarceration, or any tough season in between. Real people, real understanding, no judgment.

Talk to Someone

Connect with a peer specialist who truly gets it.

Request Mobile Support

Have our team come to you, right in the community.

Access Digital Services

Get support and resources from wherever you are.

Refer Someone

Send in a referral for a loved one or a client.

About the Lira Project

Support that grows from lived experience.

We believe healing starts the moment someone feels truly heard. Our peer specialists have walked hard roads themselves, and they use that experience, along with compassion and strong community ties, to help people find their footing again. The goal is simple: stability, recovery, independence, and hope you can hold onto.

Our services

How we show up for our community.

No two journeys look alike. Our peer specialists move at your pace, one step at a time.

Peer Support Services

One-on-one guidance from trained specialists who know recovery and rebuilding firsthand.

Mental Health Support

Caring support, resource navigation, and connections to services across the community.

Addiction Recovery Support

Peer-led help for building stability and healthier day-to-day routines.

Housing Navigation

A hand connecting you to shelters, housing programs, benefits, and local resources.

Re-entry & Justice-Impacted

Support for people rebuilding life after incarceration or court involvement.

Community Outreach

Mobile outreach, events, and direct help delivered where people need it most.

Mobile & digital

Support that meets you exactly where you are.

We’ve made peer support easier to reach through mobile outreach and digital services. Whether you’d rather have someone meet you out in the community or connect from the comfort of home, the choice is yours.

Who we support

Support for every stage of the journey.

People facing mental health challenges

People in addiction recovery

People experiencing homelessness

Justice-impacted individuals

Families and caregivers

Community organizations and referral partners

how it works

Getting support is simple.

Reach Out

Call, email, or fill out our confidential support form.

Tell Us What You Need

Share as much or as little as you're comfortable with.

Connect With a Peer Specialist

We'll talk through your needs and the options available to you.

Build Your Next Steps

Together we map out practical resources, goals, and ongoing support.

Community impact

Every connection can spark meaningful change.

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Community stories

Real voices from our community.

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For the first time, I actually felt understood. My peer specialist helped me find resources and believe I could move forward.
— Community Member

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They met me right where I was. No judgment, just steady support while I rebuilt my life one step at a time.
— Program Participant

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The team connected our family to services we never knew existed. It changed everything for us.
— Family Member

Partners & referrals

Let's strengthen our community together.

The Lira Project works with community organizations to connect individuals with timely, respectful, and practical peer support.

from the blog

Support, guidance, and community updates.

Meet our mobile outreach team across Los Angeles

What peer support really looks like day today

Small daily practices that support yourmental health

Start today

The first step can start today.

Whether you need support, want to refer someone, or would like to partner with our team, The Lira Project is ready to connect.

Call us anytime

626-417-6993