Peer Work Network
The Peer Work Network (PWN) is an initiative sponsored by the Consumer Involvement and Initiatives Program of Vancouver Coastal Health to bring together peer workers to share and discuss their programs, experiences, skills, and ideas related to their peer work.
Purpose of Peer Work Network
The PWN is a space for peer workers to:
- build community and connections
- share, support and encourage each other
- discuss developments in the world of peer work
Participation is open to all peer workers (folks using lived/living experience of mental health/substance use challenges in their work).
Contact Information
peerworknetwork@vch.ca for the Zoom link
Every Third Thursday 3 pm to 4:30 pm
On Zoom
Next meeting:
Thursday, November 21, 2024.
We hope you’ll join us!
Resources
Peer Work Network Resource List
Above is a list of resources that may be of interest to peer workers. Please email us at the email link below to submit resource suggestions. A peer facilitator will add resources to the list.
Submit resource suggestions here – peerworknetwork@vch.ca
PWN “Membership Showcase” and/or “Recovery Stories”
Great opportunity to share your work!
A very strong part of the Peer Work Network (PWN) is hearing from fellow members* about their recovery stories and showcasing their work. Members are asked to deliver a presentation of 15 to 20 minutes; then facilitate a question-and-answer period of about 5 to10 minutes. Timing is quite flexible though. Just tell us what you need. Usually, we have two members present per meeting during this recurring event. This a great opportunity to share with fellow peer workers and show off your projects! If you are interested in participating in the PWN Membership Showcase series, please send an email to peerworknetwork@vch.ca subject my story.
*If you are a peer worker operating in British Columbia, you are a PWN member.