Peer support is the process of disclosing personal experiences with mental illness and addictions and a personal recovery journey to inspire hope and recovery for others. 

The PEI Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association offers Specialized Peer Support Worker Training in a 119-hour program that includes two weeks of in-person training, a practicum, and a written and oral exam. The training will equip individuals to use their personal experience to support others by providing specific education, tools, skills, and exposure.

Visit the CMHA website for training details, and contact pdp@upei.ca to be notified of the next training opportunity.