The Centre for Excellence in Peer Support presents: Foundations of Peer Support Training

Delivered virtually (via Zoom), led by peers. Join us to learn about mental health & substance use health peer support, communication skills, boundaries, trauma-informed practice, suicide prevention and intentional sharing of lived/living experience. Intended for peer workers (volunteer & paid), and anyone with lived experience interested in peer work.

Dates: Wednesdays from April 8 to June 3, 2026 - 8 week series

Please be aware we will be skipping the week of May 13th. (8 weekly sessions: April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 20, May 27, June 3).

 Time: 1:00-4:00pm

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Cost: $575

Certificate option available for participants attending all sessions and completion of independent work.

Before you register, please answer these reflection questions by clicking this link.

If you have any registration issues or questions, please contant Hayley at hpeek@cmhaww.ca.

For more information about our Self Help and Peer Support services, please visit our website at https://cmhaww.ca/services/self-help-peer-support/.