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:
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.
Download PDFPeerWorks 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
PeerWorks Peer Support Core Essentials Training Program (September 9- November 4)
September 9,11,16,18,23,25,30th
October 2,7,9,14,16,18,23,25,30,
November 4th 2025
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
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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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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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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