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-Intensive 3 days a week May-June 2025
Intensive 3 days a week Core Essential Peer Support Training
May 21, 23, 28, 30 (No class May 26, 2025)
June 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27 & 30 2025
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11:00am -1:00pm EST
March 28, 2025
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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PeerWorks Secures Two Prestigious Federal Grants to Enhance Peer Support in Canada
Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario — A research team led by Dr. Lee de Bie in collaboration with PeerWorks and Peer Support Canada received two Government of Canada grants totalling more than $62,000. The funding will support the development of a national Code of Ethics for Peer Support as well as associated outreach and knowledge mobilization.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2025
Fifth Annual Peer Support Strong Conference: Our Biggest to Date
2025 marked the 5th Annual Peer Support Strong Conference, a virtual conference hosted jointly by the Lived Experience & Recovery Network and PeerWorks. We had our biggest turnout to date ranging from 115 to 150 participants at different points in the day-long conference. The actual number of participants was even higher as multiple Peer Support Organizations streamed the conference at their drop-in centres and conference rooms.
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