What Is Peer Support?
Peer support is support offered by people with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges to others who may be facing similar experiences. At MHRC, peer support is rooted in mutual respect, understanding, and shared experience, creating a space where people can feel heard, validated, and supported without judgment.
Our Peer Support Offerings
MHRC offers confidential, one-to-one peer support provided by trained peer support workers. Walk-ins are welcome, and no referral or appointment is required. Peer support can take place in person during drop-in hours and is guided by the needs and goals of the individual seeking support.
How Peer Support Can Help
Peer support can help reduce isolation, build confidence, and support people in navigating challenges related to mental health, wellness, and daily life. Peer workers listen without judgment, share coping strategies when appropriate, and help individuals explore options, resources, and next steps at their own pace.
A Safe and Respectful Space
All peer support at MHRC is confidential and grounded in dignity, choice, and respect. We believe people are experts in their own lives, and peer support is about walking alongside—not directing or fixing. Our approach centres empowerment, self-determination, and hope.
Who Can Access Peer Support
Peer support at MHRC is available to adults with lived experience of mental health challenges. Whether you are seeking someone to talk to, support during a difficult time, or help finding resources, you are welcome here.
What to Expect
When you access peer support at MHRC, you can expect a welcoming, respectful, and confidential conversation with a trained peer support worker who understands from lived experience. Peer support is voluntary and led by your needs—you decide what to share, what you want to focus on, and how the conversation unfolds. There is no pressure to have a specific goal, and you can access support as often or as little as feels right for you.