The Mayo Clinic experience and patient stories Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care like they've never experienced. See the stories of satisfied Mayo Clinic patients. Rochester Emergency Department offers peer support as a step toward sobriety With support from a Mayo Clinic Community Contributions grant, the Peer Recovery Program at Mayo Clinic's Emergency Department in Rochester, Minnesota, helps patients struggling with substance use find hope and healing. Seven years ago, Cedric Weathersbee spent many nights on a family friend's front porch. Although he couldn't go inside for breakfast, he was grateful for a spot to sleep. At age 37, after years of alcoholism, Cedric was homeless, out of work and estranged… Request an appointment ResearchCosts & insurance April 08, 2025 Share on: FacebookTwitter Emergency MedicineSectionsOverviewConditions treatedDoctorsClinical trialsResearchPatient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicReferrals SectionsRequest an AppointmentOverviewConditions treatedDoctorsClinical trialsResearchPatient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicReferrals ORG-20536572 Medical Departments & Centers Emergency Medicine