peer support

This is a brief introduction of one model of how peer support and traditional Indigenous healing can work together to enhance and expand the healing and wellness for people of indigenous heritage. It is meant to give people, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, a look at one way to support peers of Indigenous people using peer support. It is one way of opening up the lines of communication. It is not just meant for Indigenous people but for their allies as well. It allows everyone to connect and expand their horizons.

Please join Mentor/Mentee Canada to learn about WRAP, Mental Health Programs and Peer Support for Mental Health Recovery and Addiction Harm Reduction.  Shelter Sector Staff, Management, and Lived and Living Experience Shelter and Drop-In members are invited to hear about accessible and supportive Mental Health programs together with Peer Support to build Systems Change.

The Centre for Innovation in Peer Support is pleased to announce the virtual expansion of our popular communities of practice!

Over the coming weeks, OPDI be offering webinars to help you navigate peer support during the changing and uncertain times of COVID-19. This an overview of how to offer and facilitate peer support during a global pandemic. Whether you're supporting someone who is working on the frontlines of healthcare or a neighbour feeling isolated, these tools will help you to offer support responsibly and effectively.

All levels of experience welcome! 

This webinar will cover the following topics:

• Peer support basics

Do you have a Mr. Miyagi? The one thing many people forget in #recovery from addiction or in healing form mental health problems is that there's no finish line. We take it one step, one day at a time. Here's a reminder to those that need one. I certainly do!

Do you find yourself getting caught up in the future or where you think you should be?

Here’s a blog I wrote about it a little while ago. 
https://startswithme.ca/karatekid 

Whether it's exam time or project deadlines, we know studying for school can create a lot of stress for young people. This tip sheet was designed to provide quick and encouraging tips for easy reference while studying, so young people are keeping their mental health top of mind.

Submit your proposal for the Ontario Peer Development Initiative conference. All are welcome to submit a proposal, including those who will be first-time attendees.

Join us for an evening of learning as we hear from:

Special guest: MC FÜBB – Opioid Crisis
Dr. Harry Vedelago
Person with lived experience
Halton Police Services

Burlington Seniors’ Centre – 2285 New St. Burlington
Visit community displays: 6:30pm;

Presentations: 7:00pm

Please RSVP to: lvautour@burlingtonfht.com

OPDI Peer Support Core Essentials™ Program involves five full days face-to-face in the classroom with two trainers. There are many individual exercises, group exercises and role plays in class time, and daily written reflections assigned as homework. Prior to classroom training, a required 1.5 hour “Expectations” webinar is delivered by OPDI staff. Program managers or supervisors contemplating sending individuals into training are also encouraged to attend this one, as well as potential participants.

Please note that this training requires 10 people to run.

Serious rock stars over here at the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support @ Support & Housing-Halton.  Please see Ontario Health (Quality Business Unit) Quorum feature of the Centre's Peer Support Integrity, Quality & Impact Survey.  The link is below.

To register, click here.

The Centre for Innovation in Peer Support has just a few spots left for these two Jan 2020 training. 

Join our new sister group Ontario Mental Health Counsellors (OMHC) on LinkedIn to gather and share business-related resources for Mental Health Professionals in Ontario!

For more information, visit: https://www.opdi.org/news-even...t-shaping-the-future 

Deadline for registration is September 9, 2019.

To view the conference program, click here.

Hope and Me is pleased to offer a national peer support training program.  This four day training program is unique in the field of mental health peer support.  Based on the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s standards, and over thirty four years of providing exceptional peer support to individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, our certified training program is un-paralled. 

Creating a Safe Space: Confidentiality and Legal Privilege for Peer Support Programs

One of the first challenges many organizations confront in exploring the feasibility of a Peer-to-Peer Support Program is the ambiguity surrounding what type of legal protections may be available against disclosure of these communications in legal proceedings like malpractice actions or professional disciplinary hearings, or in employment or college disciplinary proceedings.

Creating a Safe Space: Confidentiality and Legal Privilege for Peer Support Programs

One of the first challenges many organizations confront in exploring the feasibility of a Peer-to-Peer Support Program is the ambiguity surrounding what type of legal protections may be available against disclosure of these communications in legal proceedings like malpractice actions or professional disciplinary hearings, or in employment or college disciplinary proceedings.