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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 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

  • Online
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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

  • Online
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From the Blog

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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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November 11, 2024

PeerWorks and Peer Support Canada Celebrate Successful Education Day and Breakfast Reception at Queen's Park 


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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November 1, 2024

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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