Peer Support Worker Program - For people with severe and/or persistent mental illness

Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health

Program trains people who have first-hand experience receiving mental health services to work one-to-one with their peers. For youth, adults, and older adults.
The program is designed to provide youth, adults and older adults who have serious and/or persistent mental illness with support to achieve personal goals, to learn new skills, and to link with community services.

Peer support workers are paid for their work and work alongside mental health professionals as colleagues.

Referral: Clients who wish to have a peer support worker make the request through the mental health team. The program does not take self-referrals.

604-708-5276

Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...

#2nd floor, 520 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4H5

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Referral options:

  • Mental Health Team referral
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Availability

Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area

Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at a single location

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