Peer Connections
Peer Connections offers emotional, social, and informational support to people who share similar experiences with Mental Health and/or Concurrent Disorders. We assist individuals to find a healthy balance in their recovery and to create meaningful connections.
Join Us
- Are you living with a mental health and/or in recovery from substance use; and
- Have a goal to find the healthy balance that meets your needs; and
- Are ready to participate in goal oriented social interactions to support your recovery?
Get involved with the Peer Connections Program by calling us at (807) 624-3400 ext. 3361.
Support
- Confidential informal and formal peer support with or without a referral
- Non-judgmental engagement
- Supporting inpatient rehabilitation
- Connected to Mental Health Outpatient Program (MHOP)
- Connected to Comprehensive Community Support Team (CCST)
- Self-management and goal setting education and support
- Recovery action plan creation and maintenance
- Support for personal and system advocacy
- Warm-Line: pre-crisis phone access to peer support Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phone: (807) 624-3400 ext. 3361
How We Create Connections
- Daily activities for participants
- Monthly feedback forum sessions for participants
- Connections to volunteer opportunities
- Social events in the community e.g. Community dances /picnics
- Safe and inclusive environment for all
