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

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πŸ‘€ If you say you value lived experience, this is your moment to show it. The Power of Peer Support conference is where hard conversations, shared learning, and collective accountability live.

πŸ—“ May 12–14, 2026 β€’ Ottawa
🎟 Early bird registration closes March 31
πŸ‘‰ www.powerofpeersupport.ca

19.02.2026 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thinking about taking your peer support journey further? πŸŽ“βœ¨ Certification is your opportunity to gain confidence, deepen your skills, and grow as a professional while supporting others. #PeerSupportCertification #CareerGrowth

15.02.2026 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Power of Peer Support conference is coming to Ottawa May 12–14, 2026! Join peer supporters, leaders, researchers, change-makers from across Canada to learn, connect, and shape the future of peer support. Early bird registration closes March 31 β€” secure your spot today! www.powerofpeersupport.ca

12.02.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Peer support complements, but does not replace, clinical care. It’s built on mutuality, shared experience, and trust β€” not diagnoses or treatment plans. πŸ’¬
#PeerSupport #LivedExperience

11.02.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s start a conversation. πŸ’¬ Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️
We’ll share some responses in our stories to amplify community voices.

Together, we grow stronger. #PeerSupportCommunity #HaveYourSay

16.12.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ #TDOR

20.11.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œI 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

18.11.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Building meaningful peer support takes more than good intentions β€” 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

12.11.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.πŸ’™

#PeerSupportCanada

05.11.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

03.11.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Happy Global Peer Support Celebration Day!
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πŸŽ‰ We’re proud to release our toolkit filled with simple and practical ways to celebrate peer supporters and the power of lived experience.
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πŸ’™ pscportal.ca/global-peer-...
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#GlobalPeerSupportDay

16.10.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Call for Abstracts is OPEN for the 2026 National Peer Support Conference!

Share your expertise on a national stageβ€”celebrate peer support, showcase innovation & spark conversations on equity & inclusion.

Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Apply: www.powerofpeersupport.ca

#PeerSupport #PowerOfPeerSupport

18.09.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 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. πŸ’™

27.08.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀝 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

14.08.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 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. πŸ’š #PeerSupport #SelfDetermination #LivedExperience #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthSupport

12.08.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Meeting Registration - Zoom Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Webinar: Boundaries and Ethics in Mental Health Peer Support. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

πŸ“’ Join Us for an Essential Webinar: Boundaries and Ethics in Mental Health Peer Support! 🌟

πŸ—“ Date: August 13th, 2025
πŸ• Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
πŸ’» Where: Online via Zoom

πŸ‘‰ Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/meet...

#PeerSupportCanada #Webinar #MentalHealthEthics #BoundariesInSupport

08.08.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From walk-in clinics to mobile teams to community hubs β€” 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...

31.07.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Meeting Registration - Zoom Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Webinar: Boundaries and Ethics in Mental Health Peer Support. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

🌟 Exciting news! Join us for our upcoming webinar on Boundaries and Ethics in Mental Health Peer Support on August 13th, 2025, at 1 PM EST!

πŸ’» Dive into essential insights with expert Julia Knopes, PhD. This FREE event is open to all! πŸ‘‰ Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meet... #PeerSupportCanadaπŸ’š

30.07.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 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

24.07.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What does right-touch regulation really mean in the context of peer support?
βœ… Rooted in lived experience
βœ… Centered on relationships and recovery
βœ… Designed with the community, not imposed on it
πŸ” Share your thoughts: What would β€œright-touch” regulation look like to you?

21.07.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Peer supporters bring knowledge, skills, and commitment to trauma-informed care! Your work matters! πŸ’œ #PeerSupport #TraumaInformedCare πŸ“Œ

17.07.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ 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

16.07.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month.

This month, we honour the unique mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour and the strength it takes to navigate systems that weren’t built with everyone in mind.

#BIPOCMentalHealth #PeerSupport #AntiRacism #InclusiveCare

11.07.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“£ Join us for a free online workshop:
Strengthening Peer Support Through Shared Ethics and Values

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, July 22 | πŸ•› 12:00 – 4:00 PM EST
πŸ’» Open to all peer supporters, leaders, and advocates!

βœ… Register now to save your spot!
#PeerSupport #MentalHealthMatters #CanadaEvents

08.07.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Upgrade to Full Certification!
No retesting required.

Have 200+ hours of formalized peer support?
βœ”οΈ Paid or volunteer
βœ”οΈ Full-time or part-time

Apply today to find out if you qualify!
πŸ”— pscportal.ca/create-...

#PeerSupportCanada #FullCertification #PeerSupport #LivedExperience

03.07.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Create a PSC Participant Profile - CMHA PSC Portal Step 1: Submit Your Email to Create an Account Create a PSC Participant Profile to access Peer Support Canada programming, including the certification program. To keep your information secure, we’ve implemented a two-step registration system. Enter your email below. After clicking β€œverify your email” please check your inbox for an email from certification@peersupportcanada.ca, and click

No 200 hours? No problem. Start with Provisional Certification from Peer Support Canada, then upgrade to full once you’ve built the experience.
It’s flexible, supportive, and respected. Learn more: pscportal.ca/create-...
#PeerSupport #ProvisionalCertification

30.06.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join us in celebrating the transformative journey of peer support. Together, we can create a safe space for healing and growth. πŸ’š

Share your story with us using #wevelivedit!

#PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #EmpathyInAction

27.06.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What does ethical peer support look like in Canada? Let’s figure it out together.
πŸ“… July 22, 2025 Β· 12–4 PM EST
πŸ“ Online via Zoom
πŸ‘‰ Register at peersupportcanada.ca

#PeerSupportCanada #MentalHealthCanada #CodeOfEthics #LivedExperienceLeadership #CommunityCare

25.06.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🎀 Join the PSC Panel at CMHA Mental Health for All 2025!
Sept 23–25 at Hilton Toronto
Real stories. Real voices. Real impact.
Register now to attend in person.
Follow @peersupportcanada for more.
#CMHA2025 #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport

20.06.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“’ We’re headed to the CMHA Mental Health for All Conference! Peer Support Canada is proud to join changemakers, advocates, and mental health leaders across the country at #MH4A2025. Let’s connect, learn, and elevate the voice of peer support together! 🎟️ Don’t miss out!

17.06.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0