The Peer2Peer Project

We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to all the organizations that worked with us: SOLID Outreach, RainCity Housing, LookOut Housing, UNDU, KANDU, NANDU, including BCCDC, UVIC CISUR, Health Canada, and all of our social media followers.

The Peer2Peer Project has ended after five years of supporting peer-led organizations in British Columbia. But, Toward The Heart's website will host the free resources developed during this time; to learn more, please visit the link in our bio.

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NEW! Module 8 “Grief and Healing for Peer Workers” of the Peer Worker Leadership Training was recently launched. A certificate will be generated upon completion of the training. To access the training, visit towardtheheart.com/peer-worker-tr…

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1/2 We have compiled a list of free online resources to assist peer workers in developing their skill sets. For more details, please visit the websites mentioned in the slides.

Two weeks ago, Fred from SOLID Outreach Society and Dr Bernie Pauly represented the Peer2Peer Project at the Lisbon Addictions Conference, attended by more than 1500 people. We’re grateful to be able to share about the importance of recognizing & supporting peer workers globally!

Want to help your community? -Educate: Learn more about Harm Reduction and policies impacting people who use drugs. -Resources: Discover resources (the Peer2Peer Project as some great ones on supporting peer workers!) -Support: Donate to your local peer-led groups #naaw2022

We recognize the effects trauma has on people's lives, and have put some resources together that might help people/ organizations understand trauma-informed care. !! Trigger warning: the following post contains references to trauma and may be difficult to read !!

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1/2 NEW! Module 7 “Identity and Inclusion” of the Peer Worker Leadership Training was recently launched. A certificate will be generated upon completion of the training. To access the training, visit towardtheheart.com/peer-worker-tr… (hyperlink in the bio)

In recognition of World Mental Health Awareness month, we would like to share a useful resource “Self Care for Peers Working in Overdose Response Settings”. This document was created by peer workers and consists of tips for practicing self-care. towardtheheart.com/resource/self-…

We recognize that colonization, racial discrimination and systemic bias have significant impacts on peoples’ health, including for Indigenous peoples. We’ve put together a list of resources that we hope will provide more information about cultural safety within health services.

This week, we’ve shared a few of the resources created by the Peer2Peer project but we have lots more! Check out our website for more resources showcasing the importance of peer work and how best to support peer workers. towardtheheart.com/peer2peer-proj…

Peer workers provide invaluable support to their communities as first responders. Please check out the “#PeerLife: A Day in the Life of a Peer Worker” video to learn more about the crucial work of peer workers! You can watch the full video at: youtube.com/watch?v=XcMBpG…

For IOAD this year, we want to recognize the incredible efforts of peer workers in supporting their communities.

People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) face significant stigma in many areas of their lives. The Compassionate Action modules are a series of interactive case study videos about stigma and discrimination experienced by PWUD and have an accompanying reflection guide. youtube.com/channel/UCK1SW…

NEW! Module 6, “Problem Solving with Emotional Intelligence,” of the Peer Worker Leadership Training has launched. This training was developed for and by peer workers. A certificate will be generated upon completion of the training. towardtheheart.com/peer-worker-tr…

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Only One Week Left! The Peer2Peer is expanding - we have funding to support five organizations in BC to implement supports for the peer workers at their sites. Call for Applications: towardtheheart.com/resource/p2p-c… Submit the Application Form by April 15, 2022: towardtheheart.com/resource/p2p-a…