Peer Support Program

The purpose of our peer support program is to enhance the quality of life for people in recovery from a mental illness living in the south Okanagan Similkameen. This free program builds on hope and empowerment in supporting people to understand and live with their illness, learn new skills and coping strategies, achieve their goals, establish social connections, and link with community resources. Peer support is a process in which people in recovery from a mental illness offer support to their peers. Peer support workers have lived experience with mental illness and therefore are in a unique position to offer support to others that can improve the quality of their lives. Providing and receiving peer support is an integral component of rehabilitation and recovery for people with mental illness. The concept of peer support relates to the creation of an interpersonal context that is respectful, trusting, and warm. This provides people the opportunity to find their own answers and empowers them to make changes that will enhance their lives.

People in recovery from a mental illness

Call (250) 493-7338, email info@sosmws.com, or use the website.

Phone

(250) 493-7338

Email

info@sosmws.com

Website

https://sosmws.com/peer-support