Peer Support Canada
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We believe in the power of peer support. Providing National leadership to the field of peer support since 2010.
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Let’s start a conversation. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️
We’ll share some responses in our stories to amplify community voices.
Together, we grow stronger. #PeerSupportCommunity #HaveYourSay
We’ll share some responses in our stories to amplify community voices.
Together, we grow stronger. #PeerSupportCommunity #HaveYourSay
December 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Let’s start a conversation. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️
We’ll share some responses in our stories to amplify community voices.
Together, we grow stronger. #PeerSupportCommunity #HaveYourSay
We’ll share some responses in our stories to amplify community voices.
Together, we grow stronger. #PeerSupportCommunity #HaveYourSay
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour and remember the trans, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse lives lost to violence, discrimination, and systems that continue to cause harm. Access to gender-affirming care is a human right. For ways to support, visit: www.momentumcanada.net 🏳️⚧️ #TDOR
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour and remember the trans, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse lives lost to violence, discrimination, and systems that continue to cause harm. Access to gender-affirming care is a human right. For ways to support, visit: www.momentumcanada.net 🏳️⚧️ #TDOR
“I started as someone looking for support. Now I’m helping others find their way.”
Every peer supporter has a story. Their lived experience becomes a bridge for others, turning pain into purpose and connection into care.
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerStories #LivedExperience #CommunityCare
Every peer supporter has a story. Their lived experience becomes a bridge for others, turning pain into purpose and connection into care.
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerStories #LivedExperience #CommunityCare
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
“I started as someone looking for support. Now I’m helping others find their way.”
Every peer supporter has a story. Their lived experience becomes a bridge for others, turning pain into purpose and connection into care.
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerStories #LivedExperience #CommunityCare
Every peer supporter has a story. Their lived experience becomes a bridge for others, turning pain into purpose and connection into care.
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerStories #LivedExperience #CommunityCare
Building meaningful peer support takes more than good intentions — it takes equity, inclusion, and collaboration.
Our consultation services help you design peer support programs rooted in justice and lived experience, tailored to your community’s needs. #PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthMatters
Our consultation services help you design peer support programs rooted in justice and lived experience, tailored to your community’s needs. #PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthMatters
November 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Building meaningful peer support takes more than good intentions — it takes equity, inclusion, and collaboration.
Our consultation services help you design peer support programs rooted in justice and lived experience, tailored to your community’s needs. #PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthMatters
Our consultation services help you design peer support programs rooted in justice and lived experience, tailored to your community’s needs. #PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthMatters
Peer support reduces hospital stays & readmissions, filling the gaps in mental health care. Peer supporters have the time to listen, share lived experience, and walk beside others on their recovery journey easing the strain on our healthcare system while improving outcomes.💙
#PeerSupportCanada
#PeerSupportCanada
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Peer support reduces hospital stays & readmissions, filling the gaps in mental health care. Peer supporters have the time to listen, share lived experience, and walk beside others on their recovery journey easing the strain on our healthcare system while improving outcomes.💙
#PeerSupportCanada
#PeerSupportCanada
Peer support helps people feel seen, heard, and supported.
But it takes the right training, values, & recognition to make it work across systems. We are here to ensure peer support is meaningful, ethical, and sustainable.
Follow us or sign up for our newsletter today!
#PeerSupportCanada
But it takes the right training, values, & recognition to make it work across systems. We are here to ensure peer support is meaningful, ethical, and sustainable.
Follow us or sign up for our newsletter today!
#PeerSupportCanada
November 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Peer support helps people feel seen, heard, and supported.
But it takes the right training, values, & recognition to make it work across systems. We are here to ensure peer support is meaningful, ethical, and sustainable.
Follow us or sign up for our newsletter today!
#PeerSupportCanada
But it takes the right training, values, & recognition to make it work across systems. We are here to ensure peer support is meaningful, ethical, and sustainable.
Follow us or sign up for our newsletter today!
#PeerSupportCanada
🌍 Happy Global Peer Support Celebration Day!
🎉 We’re proud to release our toolkit filled with simple and practical ways to celebrate peer supporters and the power of lived experience.
💙 pscportal.ca/global-peer-...
#GlobalPeerSupportDay
🎉 We’re proud to release our toolkit filled with simple and practical ways to celebrate peer supporters and the power of lived experience.
💙 pscportal.ca/global-peer-...
#GlobalPeerSupportDay
October 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🌍 Happy Global Peer Support Celebration Day!
🎉 We’re proud to release our toolkit filled with simple and practical ways to celebrate peer supporters and the power of lived experience.
💙 pscportal.ca/global-peer-...
#GlobalPeerSupportDay
🎉 We’re proud to release our toolkit filled with simple and practical ways to celebrate peer supporters and the power of lived experience.
💙 pscportal.ca/global-peer-...
#GlobalPeerSupportDay
📢 Call for Abstracts is OPEN for the 2026 National Peer Support Conference!
Share your expertise on a national stage—celebrate peer support, showcase innovation & spark conversations on equity & inclusion.
Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Apply: www.powerofpeersupport.ca
#PeerSupport #PowerOfPeerSupport
Share your expertise on a national stage—celebrate peer support, showcase innovation & spark conversations on equity & inclusion.
Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Apply: www.powerofpeersupport.ca
#PeerSupport #PowerOfPeerSupport
September 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
📢 Call for Abstracts is OPEN for the 2026 National Peer Support Conference!
Share your expertise on a national stage—celebrate peer support, showcase innovation & spark conversations on equity & inclusion.
Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Apply: www.powerofpeersupport.ca
#PeerSupport #PowerOfPeerSupport
Share your expertise on a national stage—celebrate peer support, showcase innovation & spark conversations on equity & inclusion.
Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Apply: www.powerofpeersupport.ca
#PeerSupport #PowerOfPeerSupport
🌟 Why Certification Matters 🌟
Certification through PSC validates the unique value of lived experience and the skills peer supporters bring to their work. By recognizing peer supporters’ expertise, certification strengthens our communities and the peer support movement across Canada. 💙
Certification through PSC validates the unique value of lived experience and the skills peer supporters bring to their work. By recognizing peer supporters’ expertise, certification strengthens our communities and the peer support movement across Canada. 💙
August 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🌟 Why Certification Matters 🌟
Certification through PSC validates the unique value of lived experience and the skills peer supporters bring to their work. By recognizing peer supporters’ expertise, certification strengthens our communities and the peer support movement across Canada. 💙
Certification through PSC validates the unique value of lived experience and the skills peer supporters bring to their work. By recognizing peer supporters’ expertise, certification strengthens our communities and the peer support movement across Canada. 💙
🤝 Core Value: Integrity, Authenticity & Trust 🤝 Trust is built through consistency, care, and honesty. We honour confidentiality, respect boundaries, and stay true to our values. Peer support is about showing up with heart and being someone others can count on. 🌿#PeerSupport #Integrity
August 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🤝 Core Value: Integrity, Authenticity & Trust 🤝 Trust is built through consistency, care, and honesty. We honour confidentiality, respect boundaries, and stay true to our values. Peer support is about showing up with heart and being someone others can count on. 🌿#PeerSupport #Integrity
🌱 Core Value: Self-Determination 🌱 In peer support, everyone is the expert of their own life. It's about walking alongside, not leading. Empowering self-determination means holding space, not taking it. 💚 #PeerSupport #SelfDetermination #LivedExperience #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthSupport
August 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🌱 Core Value: Self-Determination 🌱 In peer support, everyone is the expert of their own life. It's about walking alongside, not leading. Empowering self-determination means holding space, not taking it. 💚 #PeerSupport #SelfDetermination #LivedExperience #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthSupport
From walk-in clinics to mobile teams to community hubs — peer support is being integrated across Canada’s mental health systems. Understand how it's showing up and making a difference! Learn more about Peer Support In Action here: cmha.ca/wp-content/u...
July 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
From walk-in clinics to mobile teams to community hubs — peer support is being integrated across Canada’s mental health systems. Understand how it's showing up and making a difference! Learn more about Peer Support In Action here: cmha.ca/wp-content/u...
🌍 International Self-Care Day is a good time to reflect: what is self-care, really? As we celebrate International Self-Care Day, let's remember that in many cultures, care isn’t an individual escape, it’s collective, relational, and rooted in community. #CollectiveCare #InternationalSelfCareDay
July 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🌍 International Self-Care Day is a good time to reflect: what is self-care, really? As we celebrate International Self-Care Day, let's remember that in many cultures, care isn’t an individual escape, it’s collective, relational, and rooted in community. #CollectiveCare #InternationalSelfCareDay
What does right-touch regulation really mean in the context of peer support?
✅ Rooted in lived experience
✅ Centered on relationships and recovery
✅ Designed with the community, not imposed on it
🔁 Share your thoughts: What would “right-touch” regulation look like to you?
✅ Rooted in lived experience
✅ Centered on relationships and recovery
✅ Designed with the community, not imposed on it
🔁 Share your thoughts: What would “right-touch” regulation look like to you?
July 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What does right-touch regulation really mean in the context of peer support?
✅ Rooted in lived experience
✅ Centered on relationships and recovery
✅ Designed with the community, not imposed on it
🔁 Share your thoughts: What would “right-touch” regulation look like to you?
✅ Rooted in lived experience
✅ Centered on relationships and recovery
✅ Designed with the community, not imposed on it
🔁 Share your thoughts: What would “right-touch” regulation look like to you?
Peer supporters bring knowledge, skills, and commitment to trauma-informed care! Your work matters! 💜 #PeerSupport #TraumaInformedCare 📌
July 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Peer supporters bring knowledge, skills, and commitment to trauma-informed care! Your work matters! 💜 #PeerSupport #TraumaInformedCare 📌
🚀 Elevate your peer support program by certifying your supporters!
Why should organization certify Peer Supporters?
Funder Recognition, Skill Validation, Consistency, Increase Trust & Professional Growth.
Enhance your peer support initiatives today!
#PeerSupport #Certification #MentalHealth
Why should organization certify Peer Supporters?
Funder Recognition, Skill Validation, Consistency, Increase Trust & Professional Growth.
Enhance your peer support initiatives today!
#PeerSupport #Certification #MentalHealth
July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚀 Elevate your peer support program by certifying your supporters!
Why should organization certify Peer Supporters?
Funder Recognition, Skill Validation, Consistency, Increase Trust & Professional Growth.
Enhance your peer support initiatives today!
#PeerSupport #Certification #MentalHealth
Why should organization certify Peer Supporters?
Funder Recognition, Skill Validation, Consistency, Increase Trust & Professional Growth.
Enhance your peer support initiatives today!
#PeerSupport #Certification #MentalHealth
Upgrade to Full Certification!
No retesting required.
Have 200+ hours of formalized peer support?
✔️ Paid or volunteer
✔️ Full-time or part-time
Apply today to find out if you qualify!
🔗 pscportal.ca/create-...
#PeerSupportCanada #FullCertification #PeerSupport #LivedExperience
No retesting required.
Have 200+ hours of formalized peer support?
✔️ Paid or volunteer
✔️ Full-time or part-time
Apply today to find out if you qualify!
🔗 pscportal.ca/create-...
#PeerSupportCanada #FullCertification #PeerSupport #LivedExperience
July 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Upgrade to Full Certification!
No retesting required.
Have 200+ hours of formalized peer support?
✔️ Paid or volunteer
✔️ Full-time or part-time
Apply today to find out if you qualify!
🔗 pscportal.ca/create-...
#PeerSupportCanada #FullCertification #PeerSupport #LivedExperience
No retesting required.
Have 200+ hours of formalized peer support?
✔️ Paid or volunteer
✔️ Full-time or part-time
Apply today to find out if you qualify!
🔗 pscportal.ca/create-...
#PeerSupportCanada #FullCertification #PeerSupport #LivedExperience
What does ethical peer support look like in Canada? Let’s figure it out together.
📅 July 22, 2025 · 12–4 PM EST
📍 Online via Zoom
👉 Register at peersupportcanada.ca
#PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthCanada #CodeOfEthics #LivedExperienceLeadership #CommunityCare
📅 July 22, 2025 · 12–4 PM EST
📍 Online via Zoom
👉 Register at peersupportcanada.ca
#PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthCanada #CodeOfEthics #LivedExperienceLeadership #CommunityCare
June 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What does ethical peer support look like in Canada? Let’s figure it out together.
📅 July 22, 2025 · 12–4 PM EST
📍 Online via Zoom
👉 Register at peersupportcanada.ca
#PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthCanada #CodeOfEthics #LivedExperienceLeadership #CommunityCare
📅 July 22, 2025 · 12–4 PM EST
📍 Online via Zoom
👉 Register at peersupportcanada.ca
#PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthCanada #CodeOfEthics #LivedExperienceLeadership #CommunityCare
📬 Sign up for the PSC mailing list to get updates like the PSC Quarterly Newsletter, news, stories, and support, straight to your inbox.
👉 https://pscportal.ca/
#PSCNewsletter #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #FamilySupport
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#PSCNewsletter #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #FamilySupport
June 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📬 Sign up for the PSC mailing list to get updates like the PSC Quarterly Newsletter, news, stories, and support, straight to your inbox.
👉 https://pscportal.ca/
#PSCNewsletter #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #FamilySupport
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#PSCNewsletter #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #FamilySupport
🏳️🌈 Happy Pride Month from Peer Support Canada! 🏳️🌈#PrideMonth #PeerSupport #2SLGBTQIA #EndViolence #InSolidarity #PrideWithPurpose
June 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🏳️🌈 Happy Pride Month from Peer Support Canada! 🏳️🌈#PrideMonth #PeerSupport #2SLGBTQIA #EndViolence #InSolidarity #PrideWithPurpose
Huge thank you to all the organizations that made the Peer Support Canada x PeerWorks Conference a success! 💛 Your work is shaping stronger, more inclusive futures for peer support across Canada. #PeerSupport #PSConference2025 #ThankYou
May 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Huge thank you to all the organizations that made the Peer Support Canada x PeerWorks Conference a success! 💛 Your work is shaping stronger, more inclusive futures for peer support across Canada. #PeerSupport #PSConference2025 #ThankYou
That’s a wrap on the Peer Support Canada x PeerWorks Conference! 💛
We’re leaving inspired + grateful.
Thanks to all who shared their voices + wisdom.
Peer support changes lives, and it belongs everywhere. 💬
#PeerSupport #PSConference2025 #LivedExperience
We’re leaving inspired + grateful.
Thanks to all who shared their voices + wisdom.
Peer support changes lives, and it belongs everywhere. 💬
#PeerSupport #PSConference2025 #LivedExperience
May 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
That’s a wrap on the Peer Support Canada x PeerWorks Conference! 💛
We’re leaving inspired + grateful.
Thanks to all who shared their voices + wisdom.
Peer support changes lives, and it belongs everywhere. 💬
#PeerSupport #PSConference2025 #LivedExperience
We’re leaving inspired + grateful.
Thanks to all who shared their voices + wisdom.
Peer support changes lives, and it belongs everywhere. 💬
#PeerSupport #PSConference2025 #LivedExperience
Day 2 is here! 🔥
Yesterday featured opening remarks from Hon. Vijay Thanigasalam, a keynote by Robyn Priest, and 9 powerful presentations from leaders across Canada.
Let’s keep the momentum going!
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerWorksConference
Yesterday featured opening remarks from Hon. Vijay Thanigasalam, a keynote by Robyn Priest, and 9 powerful presentations from leaders across Canada.
Let’s keep the momentum going!
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerWorksConference
May 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Day 2 is here! 🔥
Yesterday featured opening remarks from Hon. Vijay Thanigasalam, a keynote by Robyn Priest, and 9 powerful presentations from leaders across Canada.
Let’s keep the momentum going!
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerWorksConference
Yesterday featured opening remarks from Hon. Vijay Thanigasalam, a keynote by Robyn Priest, and 9 powerful presentations from leaders across Canada.
Let’s keep the momentum going!
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerWorksConference
It’s happening! 🎉
The Peer Support Canada & PeerWorks 2025 Conference is here:
📣 2 hosts
🎤 3 keynotes
📚 16 sessions
🤝 1 amazing peer support community
🗓 May 26–27 | Richmond Hill, ON
🔗 Link in bio!
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerWorksConference
The Peer Support Canada & PeerWorks 2025 Conference is here:
📣 2 hosts
🎤 3 keynotes
📚 16 sessions
🤝 1 amazing peer support community
🗓 May 26–27 | Richmond Hill, ON
🔗 Link in bio!
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerWorksConference
May 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It’s happening! 🎉
The Peer Support Canada & PeerWorks 2025 Conference is here:
📣 2 hosts
🎤 3 keynotes
📚 16 sessions
🤝 1 amazing peer support community
🗓 May 26–27 | Richmond Hill, ON
🔗 Link in bio!
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerWorksConference
The Peer Support Canada & PeerWorks 2025 Conference is here:
📣 2 hosts
🎤 3 keynotes
📚 16 sessions
🤝 1 amazing peer support community
🗓 May 26–27 | Richmond Hill, ON
🔗 Link in bio!
#PeerSupportCanada #PeerWorksConference
🚀 Meet the PSC Advisory Committee! 🚀
These changemakers bring leadership, lived experience & heart to guide Peer Support Canada forward. 💙
Jessica, Susan, Kim & Arif are shaping the future of peer support.
#TeamPSC #MeetTheTeam #PSCculture #PeopleOfPSC
These changemakers bring leadership, lived experience & heart to guide Peer Support Canada forward. 💙
Jessica, Susan, Kim & Arif are shaping the future of peer support.
#TeamPSC #MeetTheTeam #PSCculture #PeopleOfPSC
May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚀 Meet the PSC Advisory Committee! 🚀
These changemakers bring leadership, lived experience & heart to guide Peer Support Canada forward. 💙
Jessica, Susan, Kim & Arif are shaping the future of peer support.
#TeamPSC #MeetTheTeam #PSCculture #PeopleOfPSC
These changemakers bring leadership, lived experience & heart to guide Peer Support Canada forward. 💙
Jessica, Susan, Kim & Arif are shaping the future of peer support.
#TeamPSC #MeetTheTeam #PSCculture #PeopleOfPSC