Community-Based Peer Support Workshop - Fredericton

This four-day interactive workshop introduces participants to the core principles and values of peer support through a community-based lens, while also equipping them with practical tools to support others in times of crisis.

Participants will engage in:

Two days of ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

An internationally recognized, evidence-based suicide intervention training valued at $200, designed to enhance participants' confidence and competence in helping someone at risk of suicide.

Two days of Community-Based Peer Support

An experiential training grounded in lived experience that explores how empathy, mutuality, and shared recovery journeys can strengthen relationships and support mental wellness within communities and organizations.

Ideal for:

Frontline workers, community organizations, and individuals interested in peer-based approaches or looking to enhance their support skills outside clinical or institutional settings.

· Participants will gain insight into:

· The definition and purpose of peer support

· Core values like mutuality, trust, and non-judgment

· Boundaries and ethics in peer relationships

· The importance of self-awareness and self-care

· Creating supportive environments grounded in lived experience

· Suicide intervention strategies (ASIST)

⚠️ Please note:

This workshop is not a certification program in peer support, but rather an opportunity to build awareness, shift perspectives, and explore how peer support and suicide prevention practices can be meaningfully integrated across diverse community contexts.

Special Notes:

· Light refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day.

· Lunch is not provided, so participants are encouraged to bring their own or explore local options nearby.

· Parking is available free of charge, either on-site or within close walking distance to the facility.

· The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, and accessible washrooms are available. If you require any specific accommodations, please contact us in advance.

· The venue is accessible by public transportation.

· All workshop materials will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring a notebook or device for personal note-taking.

· Doors open at 8:30 AM each day, and check-in will begin upon arrival. The workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 AM each day, lunch, and ends at 5:00PM.

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