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Peer Support Worker – Brightshores Health System

Nov 24, 2023

Peer support workers have lived experience with mental illness and or addictions and intentionally share parts of their lived experience and recovery journey in their role as a supporter. This fosters a connection and a sense of hope while promoting coping strategies and self-help.  Peer support workers provide one-to-one and group peer support to help with system navigation, encouragement of self-advocacy, general listening, support, and skill development. 

  • Goals & Objectives

    Provides information, education, and consultation to foster self-help, and provide peer support to those who have presented in the Emergency Room with a mental health emergency or who are hospitalized in the inpatient Psychiatry Department.

  • Is This Program for Me?
    • You are 16 years of age or older.
    • You have presented in the Emergency Room with a mental health emergency or who are hospitalized in the inpatient Psychiatry Department at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound location.
    • You are seeking support from peers with lived experience in mental health and/or addictions.
  • What We Offer
    • One-to-one support and consultation.
    • Assistance with accessing services and navigating the mental health system.
    • Psycho-educational support groups and workshops.
  • How Do I Get Connected? 

    Services are offered directly at Brightshores Health System’s Owen Sound site Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Request to speak with the Peer Support Worker.

  • Is There a Cost for This Program? 

    There is no cost for this program.

  • Is There a Waitlist for This Program?

    There is no waitlist for this program.

  • Locations

    Brightshores Health System – Owen Sound (1800 8th St. East, Owen Sound, Ontario)