Peer Support

Peer Support

What is Peer Support?

Peer support is when people provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other.


There are different types of peer support, but they all involve both giving and receiving support. This could be sharing knowledge or providing emotional support, social interaction or practical help, for example.

DISCLAIMER

The Peer Support Worker will not provide medical advice, medical assistance or therapeutic counselling.

Who are Peer Workers?

Peer support workers are people who have been successful in the recovery process who help others experiencing similar situations.


Peer support workers help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse.


Peer support services can effectively extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the everyday environment of those seeking a successful, sustained recovery process.


There are many different types of peer support. Some examples include:


• Support groups or self-help groups.

• One-to-one support, sometimes called mentoring or befriending.

• Online forums.

Peer Support Role

Peer support workers engage in a wide range of activities.
These include (but are not limited to):


  • Advocating for people in recovery
  • Sharing resources and building skills
  • Building community and relationships
  • Leading recovery groups
  • Mentoring and setting goals


Peer support roles may also extend to the following:


  • Providing services and/or training
  • Supervising other peer workers
  • Developing resources
  • Administering programs or agencies
  • Educating the public and policymakers


What can peer support help with?

Peer support programs can help with various issues, including



  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Relationship problems
  • Other mental health conditions


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