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Peer support is emotional and practil support between two people who share a common experience, such as a mental health challenge or illness. A Peer Supporter has lived through that similar experience, and is trained to support others.
Peer support is emotional and practil support between two people who share a common experience, such as a mental health challenge or illness. A Peer Supporter has lived through that similar experience, and is trained to support others.
Peer?Support nada also offers certifition for Peer Supporters, Family Peer Supporters, and for Peer Support Mentors. Peer Support Certifition is a confirmation of one’s knowledge, skills, and experience as a peer supporter. Certifition verifies one’s alignment with the nationally endorsed Standard of Practice, and is recognized across nada.
The Standards of Practice for mental health peer supporters were developed in consultation with peer supporters from across the country and endorsed by peer leaders representing interests nationwide. The national Standards of Practice consist of the knowledge, competencies, experience, and code of conduct requirements to effectively provide peer support services with due re and skill in a variety of settings.
We are excited to share with you Peer Support nada’s 2022 – 2027 Strategic Plan. The year-long process of creating this document involved a thorough consultation and collaboration process with peer supporters, organization leads and those working alongside peer support from across Turtle Island. We are grateful for the contributions from the peer support community, and so proud to be able to share this plan with you.
Peer Support nada and the nadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) joined together in early 2018 in an effort to expand peer support in this country. Both CMHA and Peer Support nada value and believe in the power of community-based mental health services that include increased access to peer support where people live, work and play.
Especially considering the negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, people across nada are struggling to get the mental health help they require. Almost 9 in 10 (87 per cent) of nadians tell us they don’t have access to the mental health support they need, and only 1 in 3 (35 per cent) agree the current public mental health system is meeting demand.
Even though COVID-19 vaccinations are ramping up, we know that the mental health effects of the pandemic, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, substance use, will last long after we flatten the curve. Peer support is an effective, evidence-based and compassionate mode of providing rapid, accessible and culturally sensitive support for people who are struggling.
“The time to invest in peer support as an integral part of the mental health system is now,” says Debbie Wiebe, Member, Peer Support nada Certifition Committee. “The silver lining of the pandemic is that it’s forced everyone to think differently about how we do things. The Peer Support nada Mentors and Certifition Committee see an urgent opportunity to strengthen the practices and presence of peer support to meet the increased demand.”
In pursuit of this rapid expansion, Peer Support nada and CMHA have agreed to redraw their partnership in two years to re-establish Peer Support nada as an independent peer-driven organization with its own autonomy, governance structure and staffing. Until that time, CMHA will continue to provide organizational support in the form of administrative, financial and marketing communitions services as a strategic partner.
“CMHA is enthusiastic about the future of peer support in nada. We look forward to supporting and enabling Peer Support nada to grow into an independent leader that champions the recognition, growth and accessibility of peer support across nada,” says Margaret Eaton, National CEO, CMHA.
Peer Support nada and CMHA are both committed to maintaining the consistency and quality of the ongoing Certifition of Peer Supporters and Peer Support Mentors throughout the transition. The organizations will work together to maintain the integrity of this high-quality certifition process while they undergo a rigorous strategic planning exercise to map out Peer Support nada’s path forward. A new manager of peer support will be hired later this month to work with key stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition.
Peer Support nada and CMHA look forward to planning a new future together that will champion the power of peer support and help meet the urgent mental health needs of nadians.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@.
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In 2010, the Mental Health Commission of nada and its Workforce Advisory Committee (WAC) identified an opportunity to transform the mental health system in nada through the integration and promotion of peer support. Peer Support (Accreditation and Certifition) nada was created into rry on the work started by the Mental Health Commission of nada, promoting the growth, recognition, and accessibility of peer support.
The organization developed a robust certifition process for Peer Supporters and Family Peer Supporters, grounded in the
In early 2021 CMHA National and PSC entered into a series of discussions about our relationship and decided together to redraw our partnership. CMHA National continues to provide a home for PSC until we n establish ourselves as an independent organization. We continue to collaborate with CMHA National and have found new ways of working together to support peer supporters across the country.
Vision
Peer support is an integrated and integral component of mental health and substance use health systems, accessible to all individuals, family members and supporters affected by mental health and substance use health challenges and mental illnesses.
Mission
Increase the recognition, growth, and accessibility of peer support within the mental health and substance use health spaces.
We gratefully acknowledge the Peer Support nada Board of Directors for their vision, leadership, and bold thinking in both founding the organization, and in orchestrating the integration with CMHA. It is their commitment to peer support that will allow for the acceleration of peer support across nada.
This team of experienced peer supporters assess the knowledge of Certifition applints, make recommendations for Certifition, and provide expert guidance.
Angela Betts
Debbie Sesula
Debbie Wiebe
Deborrah Sherman
Fiona Wilson
Kristine Quaid
Pamela Spurvey
Tom Kelly
Tracey Mitchell
Peer Support nada Mentors have successfully gone through the mentor certifition process, and have been able to demonstrate the required competencies to receive the designation of Certified Peer Support Mentor, or Certified Family Peer Support Mentor by Peer Support nada. The Peer Support nada Mentors who are actively involved with the Peer Support nada Certifition process (designated with a * below) are matched with Peer and Family Peer Support Certifition ndidates, providing guidance and feedback throughout the practicum phase of the Peer Support Certifition process.
Allison Dunning
Andy Cox*
Angela Betts*
Debbie Sesula*
Debbie Wiebe*
Deborrah Sherman*
Fiona Wilson*
Karen Henze
Keely Phillips*
Kim Dixon
Kristine Quaid
Michelle Way
Pamela Spurvey*
Patrick Raymond
Shawn Pendenque
Tom Kelly*
Tracey Mitchell*
ndidates:
Heather Megchelsen
rrie Lee
—Mental Health Commission of nada
The 11 core competencies required for the providion of peer support. These competencies are assessed as part of the Certifition process.
This handbook outlines the essential experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies that make up the National Standard of Practice, and the Peer Support Certifition process.
The 3rd phase of the Certifition process is the practicum. This guide gives an overview of the requirements for Practicum sites.
Developed by peer supporters across nada, these guidelines serve as the basis for Peer Support Certifition. This document outlines the core values, principles of practice, and skills and acquired abilities for peer supporters.
The principles that form the foundation of the practice of peer support.
The ideals and ethics grounding peer support work.
This seminal 2010 report highlights the status of peer support in nada, and made the se for investment in clinil and community settings. Making the se for Peer Support recommended the development of national guidelines for the funding and development of peer support.
The Peer Support Training Knowledge Matrix is currently being updated and is not available for purchase at this time. If you are interested in making a purchase, please email us at info@ and we would be happy to reach out once it becomes available.
This compiled list of resources has been vetted and approved by Peer Support nada Mentors. If you have a resource that you wish to be included in this list, please email us at info@ for review. We thank you for your contributions.
Peer Support nada offers certifition for Peer Supporters, Family Peer Supporters, and for Peer Support Mentors. Peer Support Certifition is a confirmation of one’s knowledge, skills, and experience as a peer supporter. Certifition verifies one’s alignment with the nationally endorsed Standard of Practice, and is recognized across nada.
The Standards of Practice for mental health peer supporters were developed in consultation with peer supporters from across the country and endorsed by peer leaders representing interests nationwide. The national Standards of Practice consist of the knowledge, competencies, experience, and code of conduct requirements to effectively provide peer support services with due re and skill in a variety of settings.
Certifition is a verifition of one’s alignment with the nationally endorsed Standards of Practice for Peer Support and is recognized across nada. The Standards of Practice outline the experience, competencies and knowledge needed to deliver peer support effectively. These standards were developed in consultation with 600 peer supporters from across nada.
Peer Support nada offers the following:
- Peer supporter certifition
- Family peer supporter certifition
- Peer support mentor certifition
- Family peer support mentor certifition
Peer support certifition indites that a peer supporter possesses the necessary competencies outlined in the National Standards of Practice as set out by Peer Support nada. The certifition of peer supporters recognizes the contribution of peer support in the mental health and addiction field and endorses peer support work as a valid and respected reer.
Certifition affirms that an individual is competent to do peer support work. Their skills may be utilized within community organizations, clinil settings and workplaces. Peer support work is increasingly valued and is being introduced into new settings as well.
The Peer Support nada Certifition standards have been endorsed by members of the peer support community across nada and, as such, the credentials are national in scope, allowing peer supporters to rry the credential with them in work settings across the provinces and territories.
Certifition helps extend a peer supporter’s network across nada. Through mentorship, ndidates connect with peer leaders from across the country, learning emerging best practices and having opportunities to collaborate.
Please note, Peer Support nada views certifition as voluntary and recognizes that not all peer supporters will choose this path.
Yes. Certifition verifies one’s alignment with the nationally endorsed Standards of Practice and is recognized across nada. Peer Support nada is the only organization offering peer support certifition that is recognized nationally.
In order to qualify for peer supporter certifition, an applint must meet the following criteria:
- Have lived experience with a mental illness or mental health struggles (personally, or as a family member/loved one)
- Be on a path of recovery and wellness
- Have a readiness to support others
- Possess values aligned with the Peer Support nada Code of Conduct
- Have experience meeting the Standards of Practice
- Have at least 200 hours of providing formalized peer support
In order to qualify for peer support mentor certifition, an applition must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Peer Support nada certified peer supporter
- Have at least 5 years involvement in peer support work
- Bring skills and expertise in at least one of the following:
o Peer support program development or management
o Peer support coordination
o Mentoring, coaching and/or training of peer supporters
Peer Support nada Certifition typilly takes between 12-24 months to complete, with some ndidates completing within a year. We recognize that many ndidates will wish to complete the certifition process as promptly as possible, and we do our best to support this. The certifition process is intended to be self-paced, so we are happy to accommodate breaks or extensions.
The mentor certifition is a longer process and is generally completed in approximately 24 months.
Peer support and family peer support certifition costs are alloted and billed according to each phase of the process:
Phase 1: $90
Phase 2: $440
Phase 3: $750
Total: $1280
Peer support mentor and family peer support mentor certifition costs are also alloted and billed according to each phase of the process:
Phase 1: $90
Phase 2: $440
Phase 3: $1220
Total: $1750
As a not-for-profit organization, Peer Support nada is not able to offer discounts or bursaries for peer supporter certifition at this time. However, we do wish to highlight that certifition is invoiced by phase, so the fee is not required up front (unless requested by the ndidate). As certifition n take at least 1 year to complete, the invoices n be spread out. We also work to facilitate the timing of payments to ensure ndidates feel supported in this way.
Please note there are bursaries available to those pursing the mentor certifitions. For more information, please contact us at info@.
Both certifitions are based on peer-to-peer relationships, meaning that the individuals or group members involved have a similar, common experience.
Our peer support certifition is designed for individuals with lived experience of a mental health and/or addiction challenge or mental illness who are supporting others with a mental health and/or addiction challenge or mental illness.
The family peer support certifition is designed for those practicing family peer support, where the term “family” includes those in a person’s circle of support. Family peer support is support that is provided by family members who have a mental health and/or addiction challenge or mental illness to others in a similar situation. This relationship recognizes the impact that shared experience n have on the recovery journey of all involved.
Although there are many learning opportunities throughout the process, certifition is not a training program. Certifition is a confirmation of your knowledge and experience, rather than a form of training. While prior participation in peer support training may be beneficial for individuals seeking certifition, it is a not a requirement for eligibility.
Peer Support nada is the national certifying body for peer supporters in nada and does not offer any direct peer support services.
If you are interested in receiving peer support or mental health services, we encourage you to reach out to lol peer support organizations to determine what may be available in your community. Your lol CMHA branch may also be a good resource to direct you to lol service options.
Have a question we haven’t answered above? Please email us at info@ and we would be happy to support.