Criminalisation, stigmatisation and poor training for peerworkers are hindering harm reduction efforts in West and Central Africa. tinyurl.com/gshr2024
Fab to spend time with @CPFT_NHS Heart and Soul Team. A community of CPFT Heart and Soul volunteers, specialist NHS Chaplains, and peerworkers who work across many religions to help staff & those we care for seek spiritual solace. Fantastic to embrace this within our strategy
Commissioner @CatherineLourey has praised the work of @BEINGMHC at the Consumer Peer Worker Forum in Sydney. The Commissioner highlighted the importance of peer work, the value of #peerworkers, and the significance of the voice of #livedexperience in #mentalhealth reforms.
Ready to take on those challenging recovery conversations? We’ve designed this learning experience in partnership with @NJPN to develop your skills and build confidence to assist individuals in recovery. #peerworkers#recovery#simulations#opioidusedisorder
#PeerWorkers Paul, Jules, Ella & Jamie are part of the #Chilliwack street cleaning team we’re funding. They do great work with litter, snow shovelling & recycling cigarette butts.
Love the pride they expressed about their work keeping their neighborhoods clean.
Want some #healthequity and #communityambassador inspiration? Watch this video from #peerworkers and community ambassadors from around the world as they explore how they address health equity issues in the communities they serve: ow.ly/zH5m50OFUhb
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Good on you RoCo for putting it out there dude. So many men in particular find that first step in accepting somethings not right too embarrassing or signs of weakness. #mentalhealth#peerworkers#LivedExperience
Youth homelessness is a crisis, and mental health is a related issue we must address. As mayor, I'll prioritize mental wellness and break the cycle of homelessness, and invest in supportive community partners.
Let's create a city that works for everyone, everywhere.
Learn more: mitzieformayor.ca/youth-home…#MitzieForMayor#TOpoli
Important study understanding mental health peer support workers experiences in England lead by my wonderful LXP colleagues/ lived experience researchers #peersupport#mentalhealth#peerworkers
Mental Health Study: we want to interview people working in paid peer support roles in England. We pay £20 voucher to say thank you. Keen to hear from men and under-represented voices including those from BAME backgrounds & LGBT community. Please contact dop.pru@ucl.ac.uk