A Peer Supporter is a person who has: 

• Been through a mental health crisis
• Learned Wellness and Recovery strategies
• Been specially trained to support others who are experiencing a mental health crisis
• Experience with the issues surrounding mental health crises
• Acts as a guide in learning how to grow through the experience
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• An understanding of how important it is to re-establish Hope and Empowerment

• • Acts as a support through overwhelming experiences
  • Important part of recovery 
  • Has own experience in mental health 
  • Gets to know about situation – 
  • Emotional Support, feedback and helps problem solve
  • Shares stories and resources for recovery 
  • Help identify areas that support can be helpful