For workers6 min read
How to Become a Peer Support Worker in Ontario
Want to turn your lived experience into peer support work? Here is how to become a peer support worker in Ontario: training, certification and first steps.
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#lived experience
Articles about lived experience.
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Peer support6 min read
Peer Support vs Therapy: What Each One Offers and How to Choose
Peer support vs therapy: compare what a peer worker and a therapist each do, who is regulated in Ontario, and how to choose the right help for you.
Peer support5 min read
What Is Peer Support in Mental Health? A Plain-Language Guide
What is peer support? Learn what peer support workers do, the different types of peer support, what the research says, and how to find it in Ontario.
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