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 January 6th-March 5th, 2025
January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 February 3, 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, March 3, 5, 2025
Please note: There will be no class on February 17th, 2025
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00pm -8:00pm Evening EST
PeerWorks Peer Support Core Essentials Training Program January 7th-March 6th, 2025
January 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 February 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, March 4, 6, 2025
Please note: There will be no class on February 4th, 2025
Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am -12:00pm EST
November 29, 2024
Empowered Narratives: Submission #9
PeerWorks invites people with lived experience to contribute their blogs and other creative expressions sharing their journeys of overcoming mental health and substance use challenges.
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Toronto, ON – PeerWorks and Peer Support Canada hosted an impactful education day at Queen's Park on November 5, 2024, engaging in numerous productive conversations with key staffers, Members of Provincial Parliament and Cabinet Members.
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PeerWorks Community Connect: Advancing Access to Peer Support
On October 30, 2024, the inaugural PeerWorks Community Connect event, "Advancing Access to Peer Support," was held at The 519 in Toronto. This event marks the beginning of a series aimed at fostering connections among peer-serving organizations across Ontario.
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