Physical wellness and mental wellness don’t happen in separate silos — and your health challenge app shouldn’t treat them that way. That’s why we’re proud to announce that Healthtek PeerSupport is now built directly into every Positive Health Challenges account, at no extra cost.
Starting now, every challenge participant has access to confidential, human-moderated peer support — right from the app they’re already using every day.
More Than a Fitness Tracker
Positive Health Challenges has always been about building healthier habits together. But we know that the journey to better health isn’t always a straight line. Stress, burnout, life transitions, and personal struggles don’t pause just because a step challenge is underway. Sometimes people need more than a leaderboard and a badge — they need someone to talk to.
That’s exactly what the new PeerSupport integration delivers.
What Is Healthtek PeerSupport?
Healthtek PeerSupport is a human-powered support service that connects people with trained peer Support Advocates — real people, not bots — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It’s anonymous, judgment-free, and designed for the moments when someone needs to be heard right now, not next week.
Now, every challenge account includes this service as a built-in value add. No separate login. No new app to download. No extra steps.
How It Works Inside the App
Participants will find the Peer Support Chat accessible directly from the challenge app’s main navigation. Tapping in brings up a simple, welcoming menu: “What would you like support around today?”
From there, participants can choose from thoughtfully curated topics that cover the full spectrum of real-life challenges people face. Some examples include:
- Stress & Anxiety
- Low Mood & Burnout
- Relationships & Connection
- Work, School & Life Balance
- Life Changes & Loss
- Health & Caregiving
- Identity & Belonging
- Personal Growth & Resilience
- Just Need Someone to Talk To
One tap connects them into a live, human-moderated chat session. That’s it. No lengthy intake forms. No waiting rooms. Just support, when and where it’s needed.
Built for Real People, Configured for Your Community
Challenge administrators have the flexibility to customize the topic options shown to participants, so the menu can be tailored to reflect the specific needs and language of your community or organization. Whether you’re running a corporate wellness program, a community health initiative, or a group fitness challenge, the support topics can be adjusted to fit your context.
And because the service is human moderated — not AI-generated — every conversation is guided by a trained Advocate who brings empathy, presence, and real-world understanding to each interaction. Wellness resources are delivered right in chat, meeting participants exactly where they are.
Why This Matters
The integration of peer support into a wellness challenge platform isn’t just a feature add — it’s a statement about what whole-person health actually looks like. Physical activity is a powerful tool for mental wellbeing, but the relationship runs both ways. When people feel emotionally supported, they show up more consistently, engage more deeply, and stick with healthy habits longer.
By embedding PeerSupport into the challenge experience, we’re removing the friction that often stops people from reaching out. There’s no stigma in clicking a tab you were already going to open. There’s no barrier when support is just one tap away in an app you already trust.
Available Now — For Every Account
PeerSupport can be added to every Positive Health Challenges account as a value add feature. There’s nothing to set up or activate — just contact your Healthtek concierge today for details.
Because a challenge is so much more than a competition. It’s a community. And healthy communities take care of each other.
Want to learn more about Healthtek PeerSupport or explore enterprise options for your organization? Visit the PeerSupport page or contact us — we’re here to help.