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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.

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.

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.

September 27, 2024

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in honour of the Indigenous children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. September 30th is also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led commemorative day to raise awareness about the impact of residential schools.

August 30, 2024

International Overdose Awareness Day

August 30, 2024

Empowered Narratives: Submission #6

July 23, 2024

Disability Pride Month

In 2023, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed Bill 128, an act to proclaim that July is Disability Pride Month.

July 4, 2024

Mapping Peer Support Futures

On February 27th, Calvin Prowse facilitated a workshop with the goal of mapping some of the elements currently shaping the future of mental health and addictions peer support. 

June 30, 2024

Empowered Narratives Submission # 5: Pride Month Edition

This Pride Month, PeerWorks invites 2SLGBTQIA+ people with lived experience to contribute their blogs and other creative expressions, sharing their journeys of overcoming mental health and substance use challenges.

June 21, 2024

National Indigenous Peoples Day

For generations, Indigenous communities have been celebrating their culture and heritage on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, which falls on June 20th, 21st, and 22nd depending on the year.

June 19, 2024

PeerWorks Unveils Official Position Statement on Peer Support Integrity

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June 7, 2024

Empowered Narratives Submission #4: Pride Edition

This Pride Month, PeerWorks invites 2SLGBTQIA+ people with lived experience to contribute their blogs and other creative expressions, sharing their journeys of overcoming mental health and substance use challenges.