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There are a variety of forms that peer support can take – informal or formal, group-based, or one-on-one, in-person or virtual  – but if you are interested in taking the first steps the internet is the place to start.  Remember that you are not alone, and you, too, will find your people.  You just have to look for them.

Peer Support What is the issue? An important contributor to recovery, peer support is a supportive relationship between people who have a lived experience in common. The peer support worker…

Description: During this webinar presentation, York Region Paramedic Services will highlight key features of York Region’s Paramedic Peer Support Team including the use of a dedicated peer support vehicle. Specifically,…

Peer support occurs when one person who has lived experience of a mental health challenge or illness, and is on a path of recovery, supports another with a mental health…

Description: There is a growing body of evidence for the effectiveness of peer support in recovery. Peers bring experiential expertise that can help shape the mental health system and provide…

Executive SummaryPeople with lived experience of mental health problems and illnesses from across Canada have contributed to the Making the Case for Peer Support project by sharing their experiences with…

Organization and Overview The introduction provides an overview of the background on peer support and outlines the purpose and preparationof the Guidelines. The document is comprised of two sets of…

Online mental health support is breaking down barriers. We look at the potential of artificial intelligence and strategies for avoiding the pitfalls.