Amber Bowers: A Peer Powerhouse

Amber Bowers is the vibrant force behind The Peer Path, a peer run consumer organization in the Bay Area. Before founding The Peer Path, Amber affectionately known as “Amber B '', was making waves as a peer support specialist, teaching wellness classes to women in mental health recovery. Since 2016, Amber has been revolutionizing peer support with her innovative approach and unwavering dedication.

Today, she is on a mission to erase the stigma surrounding mental health and bring culturally sensitive behavioral health healing to the Bay. Amber's approach is refreshing, revitalizing, and impossible to ignore.

What truly sets Amber apart is her genuine empathy and relatability, complemented by her impressive credentials. Whether leading a training session or advocating for better mental health resources, Amber brings a unique blend of expertise, lived experience, and contagious enthusiasm. She embodies the principles she teaches, walking the walk one empowered step at a time.

Join Amber Bowers and The Peer Path to experience a new era of peer support, where genuine connection and holistic healing are at the forefront of mental wellness.

The Peer Path is a grassroots organization led by individuals with firsthand experience in mental health recovery. We focus on the specific mental health and wellness needs of women and girls of color. Our founders, a mother and daughter team, drew from their personal journeys of holistic healing to create this platform.

Our mission is to empower and support women and girls of color as they navigate their path to mental wellness. We recognize that this demographic faces unique behavioral health challenges that require culturally-informed approaches. 

Through targeted programs, curated resources, and community-building efforts, we provide:

1. A safe, inclusive environment for sharing experiences

2. Tools for mental health management

3. Support for trauma recovery

4. Resources for substance abuse recovery

The Peer Path aims to be a beacon of hope and a source of practical support, fostering resilience and well-being among women and girls of color.