Peer Support

• UNB to be part of ‘peer support’ mental health pilot program

  The pilot program will take place at five universities across the country and looks to use peer support workers to connect fellow students with mental health services.

  Health

  May 6, 2022
  
• LGBTQ2 community hub opens in Saint John called Adoringly Shire

  Alice McKim and partner Marike Hachemer created the space with a vision that’s part social club, part student resource centre for the LGBTQ2 community.

  Features

  May 2, 2022
  
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• Coaldale firefighters receive additional mental health supports

  Implemented in March, the Firefighter Mental Health program is designed to allow first responders to seek the help of a trained psychologist in an easily-accessible and confidential manner.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2020
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• Abbotsford police equip recovering addicts with tools to help victims of opioid crisis

  Project Angel equips former addicts as peer support workers to deliver resource help and supplies to people in the grips of addiction.

  May 16, 2019
• Accessibility is key for youth struggling with mental health: U of C

  The University of Calgary's SU Wellness Centre said its seen an increase of students reaching out for mental health support.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2018
• TTC peer support program helps workers who witness subway suicides

  Now there are 73 TTC workers, including supervisors and management, who support their colleagues across the organization for any traumatic experience.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2018
• Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba offers support over the holidays

  Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is providing peer support to anyone struggling with their mental health over the holidays.

  Health

  Dec 21, 2017
• Calgary’s ‘Enable’ website connects people with disabilities to caregivers

  Two University of Calgary grad students have launched a matchmaking website to promote a greater sense of community for people of all abilities.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2016