Peer Support Bridging Program by WCMHN

ARA Mental Health Association of Vancouver and WCMHN - Peer Support Bridging Program

This program offers interested consumer/ survivors an opportunity to volunteer as Peer Advocates with ARA Mental Health and Peer Mentors with The West Coast Mental Health Network WCMHN.

Be a Peer Mentor and reach out to isolated or hospitalized mental health consumers.

Be a Peer Advocate and provide advocacy support to individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis.

In the Peer Support Bridging Program you will:

• Receive specialized training in advocacy and anti-oppressive values
• Have the opportunity on a casual basis to support your peers in mental health
• Receive a monthly stipend to cover outreach telephone costs
• Receive a certificate of recognition and a job reference for future employment

Peer Advocates will work four hours per week doing outreach advocacy tasks and sitting in on ARA advocacy sessions. Peer Mentors will do outreach in the community introducing consumer/survivors to the Network and doing some hospital visits. This is a great opportunity to get some hands-on work experience in peer support.

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If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the Network office for more information.

Email office@wcmhn.org or Phone 604 733-5570