Peer Support Training and Apprenticeship
Have you ever struggled with a mood disorder?
Have you ever wished you could talk to someone who’s experienced the same feelings as you?
Do you have a passion for helping others?
You can use your lived experience to help others by taking our peer support training.
What is peer support?
Peer support is the compassionate relationship between people who have lived experience of a mood disorder and people who are struggling with one.
At Hope + Me, we offer:
- Free one-on-one peer support sessions
- Peer Support through our T.I.P.S. Warm Line
- Peer Support Virtual Peer Support Groups for individuals and families affected by mood disorders
Our peer supporters are trained volunteers who understand how their own lived experience with a mood disorder can provide positive emotional support to others.
What does peer support
training involve?
Our training provides you with a robust theoretical background in mental health peer support, substantiated by practical skills.
It consists of 5 training modules spread across 4 full or 8 half days. We will train on the following topics:
- The background and foundation of peer support
- Values of peer support
- Boundaries and limits
- Group peer support,
- Toolkit of practical skills and techniques.
Level One training is the first step to certification as a peer supporter. We provide training free of charge for volunteers who register with our program!
To sign up for peer support training, get in touch with us at info@hopeandme.ca