What you'll accomplish
Instead of re-explaining your context every session, you'll have Claude configured as a persistent practice assistant that already knows your role, location, documentation standards, and the population you serve. Claude's Projects feature keeps it loaded so you can jump straight to drafting a note, planning a group session, or researching a resource without setup overhead.
What you'll need
- Free Claude account at claude.ai (Sign up). The free tier handles most peer support tasks
- (Optional) Claude Pro ({{tool:Claude.price}}) for Projects feature and longer document uploads
- Time needed: 30 minutes to set up; then 2 minutes per task
- Cost: Free for most tasks; {{tool:Claude.price}} for Pro/Projects
How-To Guide: Set Up Claude as Your Peer Support Practice Assistant
Step 1: Create your Claude account
Go to claude.ai and click Sign up. Create an account with your work email. Verify your email. You'll land on the Claude conversation interface with a text input box at the bottom.
What you should see: A clean interface. The free tier gives you access to Claude {{tool:Claude.model:general}} with daily usage limits.