Advocacy and care coordination in Penticton, British Columbia
Peer Support Program
Offered by South Okanagan Similkameen Mental Wellness Society
In short
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.
- What it helps with
- Help with drinking or drugs, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, Someone who has been through it, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 246 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5K3
- How to reach
- Contact through South Okanagan Similkameen Mental Wellness Society: (250) 493-7338 · info@sosmws.com · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
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.
Who it is for
People in recovery from a mental illness
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 493-7338, email info@sosmws.com, or use the website.
- Phone
- (250) 493-7338
- info@sosmws.com
- Website
- https://sosmws.com/peer-support
Listed in Penticton, British Columbia.
246 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5K3
246 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5K3Penticton, British Columbia
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