Peer Support Services
Our Peer Supporters are trained individuals who use their own personal experiences in life to relate and support other people living with similar personal experiences.
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Peer Support is not a clinical service and does not focus on diagnosis. It is strength based and rooted in compassion for oneself and others. Peer Support is based on mutuality, hope and sharing to empower others to achieve their own recovery and quality of life.
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Peer Support promotes healing through taking action and by building relationships among a community of equals. It is not about "helping" others but about learning from one another and building connections.
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Peer Support services are professional and confidential (excepting harm to self or others) with no cost to individuals accessing our services.
Services
Individual Support
We offer one-to-one peer support for individuals as they move forward in their personal recovery journey.
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Connecting with someone who has lived experience can help you feel heard, understood, and supported while you share your challenges and celebrate your successes. Our one-to-one support includes:
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A private and safe space for conversation
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A strengths-based, person-centered approach
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Collaborative and individualized crisis planning
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Support navigating mental health and addiction systems
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Access to resources and community supports
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Mutual learning and shared understanding
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Coping tools and skill-building
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Encouragement, empowerment, and hope
Groups/Activities
We offer a wide variety of community activities and groups that aim to support, educate, and empower our clients and those in the community.
Transition Support
(Client Connect)
Transitions, whether between hospitals or back into the community, can be stressful. Our Client Connect program is here to support you through these changes.
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Hospital-to-Hospital Connection:
If you’re transferring to another inpatient facility, we can help connect you with Peer Support at your new location (where available) so you can ask questions and feel prepared before you go.
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Hospital-to-Community Connection:
Leaving the hospital can feel like leaving behind your main supports. If you choose, Peer Support can stay connected with you after discharge. You decide how we stay in touch and how often.
Where to Find Us
Community Health Hub
287 Bayshore Drive, Midland Ontario
