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Welcome to PeerWorks

PeerWorks is a not-for-profit membership-based organization committed to supporting Peer Support Organizations and Consumer/Survivor Initiatives across Ontario. We provide training, advocacy, and resources to strengthen the impact of Peer Support in the province.

At PeerWorks, we believe in recovery, hope, empowerment, and self-determination. We respect and value all individuals, embracing the diverse lived experiences that inform our work. PeerWorks advances Peer Support across Ontario through a wide range of initiatives and opportunities, including:

  • Training through our Peer Support Core Essentials Program™
  • Professional development opportunities to build skills, leadership, and capacity
  • Workshops and webinars on emerging issues in the Peer Support community
  • Access to a network of organizations and individuals committed to Peer Support
  • Resource sharing and collaboration opportunities to strengthen local initiatives
  • Amplifying voices of lived experience at the provincial level, advocating for policy change and greater support for Peer Support initiatives

About PeerWorks Our History

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Drift from Peer Support Values and Standards: A Position Statement and Call for Action


PeerWorks calls for urgent action to address “Peer Support Drift” in Ontario, ensuring Peer Support remains rooted in lived experience, recovery, and mutual respect.

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PeerWorks Strategic Plan: 2025-2035


PeerWorks unveils a 10-year plan to solidify Peer Support as a cornerstone of Ontario’s healthcare system, driving sector growth, sustainability, and community empowerment.

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Upcoming Training

PeerWorks Peer Support Core Essentials Training Program (September 8 - November 5)


  • September 8,10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29th
    October 1, 6, 8, (No class on October 13 due to Thanksgiving)15, 20, 22, 27, 29,
    November 3, 5th 2025


  • Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST

  • Online
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From the Blog

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June 13, 2025

Pride, Mental Health, and the Power of Community in Ontario


Pride Month in Ontario is a time for celebration, reflection, and action. It is a time to honour the strength and diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges that many still face, especially when it comes to mental health.

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May 30, 2025

Strength in Equity and Diversity: Reflections from the 2025 Peer Support Conference


PeerWorks and Peer Support Canada co-hosted a conference this week that brought together peer supporters, advocates, leaders, and changemakers across Canada. This year's conference, "Strength in Equity and Diversity: Amplifying Voices, Ensuring Sustainability, and Building Stronger Peer Support Futures" received a record number of proposals and the highest attendance of any in-person PeerWorks conference.

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March 28, 2025

How Ubuntu Principles Serve as the Guiding Light for a Black Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Team


In this blog, we delve into the work of a Black Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Team and how they are using Ubuntu principles to decolonize healing. 

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