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Peer Support Canada @PeerSupportCAN

We believe in the power of peer support. Providing National leadership to the field of peer support since 2010.

Joined May 2013
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We are transitioning from Twitter to Bluesky. This decision reflects our choice not to support platforms or leadership approaches that amplify division or harm. We would love it if you could follow along on Blue Sky to hear what we're up to! #peersupport ow.ly/Y2Ws50Uv3YP
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Now accepting applications for our January round of the MAiD Discussion Series for Peer Supporters. Applications to participate due Friday December 20th ow.ly/YWjV50UkrGj
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Communication is an important Peer Supporter Competency as it allows for peers to be heard with empathy and without judgement, holding them in unconditional high regard. Do you meet this Competency? Click the link in our bio to start your certification!
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We asked our Certified Peer Supporters (CPS) to explain how certification with Peer Support Canada has been helpful for them. Amanda spoke about the benefits that cert has had on her #peersupport program's sustainability. Learn more by visiting ow.ly/eAWj50TS3Qj.
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We asked our Certified Family Peer Supporters (CFPS) how certification was helpful for them. Jennifer talked about how certification helped celebrate her strengths, and identify areas of improvement as a #familypeersupport worker. Visit pscportal.ca to learn more
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Demeanour is an important Peer Supporter Competency as it ensures that the Peer Supporter is sensitive to what another may be feeling and demonstrates a capacity for nonjudgmental empathy. Do you meet this Competency? Click the link in our bio to start your certification!
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Happy Global Peer Support Celebration Day!!! We see the incredibly difficult, valuable work that our peer support workforce is doing and we applaud all those with lived and living experiences that contribute to our healthcare system. #GlobalPeerSupportCelebrationDay
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Interpersonal Relations is an important Peer Supporter Competency that allows individuals to interact in a way that honours and strives to build positive and respectful relationships. Do you meet this Competency? Click the link in our bio to start your certification to find out!
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Peer Support Canada will be co-hosting a webinar with Executive Director of @nsedrecovery to explore insights for creating supportive peer support services for those with eating disorders. Register in order to attend: ow.ly/70hO50TpASg #eatingdisorders #peersupport
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We asked our Certified Peer Supporters (CPS) how certification with PSC was helpful for them. Sue talked about how certification gave her a framework of guidelines and values and offered her clarity in her #peersupport practice. Visit pscportal.ca/ to learn more.
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Peer Support Canada will be co-hosting a webinar with Executive Director of @nsedrecovery to explore insights for creating supportive peer support services for those with eating disorders. Register in order to attend: ow.ly/70hO50TpASg
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Join us for a webinar discussing the findings of our young adult peer support research project. We heard some interesting things from youth peer supporters, and organization leads. Fill out this form to receive the link to attend: ow.ly/nzGt50TtLNE
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CMHA Peel Dufferin is looking to hire a full time contract Peer Support Worker to join the Bramalea Multi-Disciplinary team! To learn more and to apply please click this link: ow.ly/NTF950SWQwT @CMHAPeelDuff #peersupport #jobopportunity

Current Openings

Take a look at the current openings at Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

cmhapeel.bamboohr.com
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Call for Applicants: Peer Support Canada Advisory Committee. Click this link to learn more, and to apply! ow.ly/e9Le50SHiEf #peersupport #volunteeropportunity #mentalhealth #organizationdevelopment
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4 Jul 2024
Tell Minister of Health @markhollandlib that it’s time to update the Canada Health Act so mental health services are covered: ow.ly/Oljs50SvqnN #ActForMentalHealth.
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If you are a representative of an organization that provides youth peer support services, please complete this survey! The info collected will be used to develop guidelines for youth-serving organizations to better support peer supporters! ow.ly/UYVx50SvRFj
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If you are a peer supporter who has experience supporting youth, please complete this survey! The information collected in the survey will be used to develop guidelines for youth-serving organizations to better support peer supporters! ow.ly/UYVx50SvRFj #peersupport
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Peer Support Canada retweeted
Peer Support Canada@PeerSupportCAN
8 Jun 2024
If you are a peer supporter who has experience supporting youth, please complete this survey! The info collected in the survey will be used to develop guidelines for youth-serving organizations to better support peer supporters! ow.ly/QE5z50Sb51l #peersupport #research
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Peer Support Canada retweeted
Peer Support Canada@PeerSupportCAN
10 Jun 2024
If you are a representative of an organization that provides youth peer support services, please complete this survey! The info collected will be used to develop guidelines for youth-serving organizations to better support peer supporters! ow.ly/o7PS50Sb6XI #peersupport
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