Making a Difference
Helping Train Peers To Support Each Other Through a Difficult Time - One Lived Experience at a Time
What our Clients Have to Say
Taylor C.
I am a young, independent parent, in a low-income bracket, and like so many others I have seen plenty of financial hardship as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic… Thanks to the bursary I received from WCPTS, I recently had the privilege of completing the Peer Support Training program through Prairies to Peaks Consulting Inc. Without the generosity of WCPTS and their donors, I may not have been able to afford this opportunity; Now I’m prepared to make a career shift that will not only support my little family and improve the lives of my peers, but that will also – little by little, with each new Peer Support Specialist that enters the field – relieve some of the immense pressure placed upon the Mental Health sector as a result of the pandemic. It is an honor, and I am ever-grateful for this organization and it’s support.
Shelly V.
This training was very valuable to me because I didn’t realize all the things that went into being a Peer Support Worker. I really liked the problem solving techniques, how to ask peers questions to help them work through their problems and how to be a good listener. This was so much more then I realized it was going to be so I’m so glad I have all these new tools. These skills are not only going to help me in my pursuit of becoming an employed Peer Support Worker but it definitely will help in my volunteer peer support work at the Women’s Centre
Calgary. Thank you so much for the financial help for my training. Thank you!
You Can Help!
Your Contribution Makes a Difference
Do you know someone who struggles with their mental health? A trained peer can help and you can help make that possible!
Help us provide bursaries so that those who want training can use their lived experience to help others discover that there really is life after a struggle with their mental health.
CanadaHelps.org
WCPTS is proud to be registered with CanadaHelps.org. Click the button below to donate and receive your tax receipt immediately for donations over $20.
Peer Training is Proven to Be Effective in These Ways
Training = Strength
Saves $ Spent on Mental Health
Saves $ Spent on Mental Health
Peer Support Training makes the trained peer stronger as they model recovery.
Saves $ Spent on Mental Health
Saves $ Spent on Mental Health
Saves $ Spent on Mental Health
It is proven to be cost-effective for the mental health system as reported by programs in England, Australia and the US.
Recovery and Resilience
Saves $ Spent on Mental Health
Peer Support and Recovery Resources
Trained peers:
- Improve coping and problem-solving skills
- Enhance resiliency
- Increase self-awareness and self-management of their mental health.
Peer Support and Recovery Resources
Peer Support and Recovery Resources
Peer Support and Recovery Resources
There are many resources available in the world of Peer Support and we are happy to continue to add to these incredible resources.
Recovery is Possible Podcast
This amazing podcast is available on Google and Apple. Click the link below to find out more.
https://cmha.calgary.ab.ca/recovery-is-possible-a-mental-health-podcast/
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The Power of Peer Support
Article Posted on CMHA Website
https://cmha.ca/the-power-of-peer-support
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CMHA Mental Health Meter - See How You Are Doing!
Understanding the characteristics that make up good mental health will help you determine how mentally fit you are.
To find out how you are doing, consider completing CMHA's Mental Health Meter online here:
https://cmha.ca/mental-health-meter](https://cmha.ca/mental-health-meter
It doesn't cost anything and you get the results back instantly. Try it today or share it with a friend or peer!
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Visit our "Resources" page for more!
Monthly Community of Practice
Peer Support and Recovery Resources
Monthly Community of Practice
Join us to deepen your expertise in peer support by interacting with others who do the same thing!
- Share your wisdom and experience
- Learn from others
- Build relationships
- Remember you are not alone
Details
COP is the 4th Wednesday of Every Month
Time: 12 - 1 PM (MST)
Location: Zoom on your phone or computer. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6548908075
Meeting ID: 654 890 8075
Passcode: wcpts
Canadian Telephone Dial-In Number:
1- 587-328-1099
Telephone passcode: 712597
Upcoming Dates:
- January 26, 2022
- February 23, 2022
- March 23, 2022
- April 27, 2022
- May 25, 2022
- June 22, 2022
- July - no meeting
- August - no meeting
Upcoming Training
Peer Support and Recovery Resources
Monthly Community of Practice
For Upcoming Training Dates through Prairies to Peaks for Peer Specialist Training click here.
Our Generous Donors from 2021
