For people with lived experience of substance use, reconnecting with the community can be difficult. In our Peer Training and Development program, people gain valuable mentoring and harm reduction training, bringing structure to their lives and restoring their independence. Peers use those skills in paid work placements to deliver life-saving support to other people facing similar challenges.
There are 20 sessions, two sessions per week. Each session is two hours.
2025 Application Dates
We are accepting applications between:
November 24 to December 1, 2025
April 20 to April 27, 2026
August 24 to August 31, 2026
November 23 to November 30, 2026
Applications can be picked up at 260 Augusta Ave during the application dates.
At the Peer Leadership Centre, peers get:
Training: 20 sessions focusing on empathy, harm reduction, boundaries, conflict resolution and advocacy. Honoraria is offered for each session that is attended.
Paid Work Placement: Short-term (3 to 5 hours per week) paid placement opportunities for program graduates at drop-ins, harm reduction services, and supportive housing
Support: Weekly peer group debriefing, personal goal development and regular check-ins with staff
