Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # CMHA PSC Portal ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Community Consultations on Facilitating Access to Peer Support for People Seeking Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/community-consultations-on-facilitating-access-to-peer-support-for-people-seeking-medical-assistance-in-dying-maid/) - A national consultation inviting peer supporters to share insights and feedback on how to support individuals exploring Medical Assistance in Dying, helping shape guidance, resources, and the future role of peer support in these conversations. - [PSC PW Conference Wrap Up](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/conference-wrap-up/) - Read a summary of the conference co-hosted by Peer Support Canada and PeerWorks on May 26th and 27th, 2025. - [Code of Ethics Workshop](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/code-of-ethics-workshop/) - Learn more about the Code of Ethics Project and register to attend the workshop on July 22! - [MAiD July 2025 Registration](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/maid-july-2025-registration/) - Learn more and register for the next round of the MAiD, Death and Dying Discussion Series for Peer Supporters happening in July 2025 - [Global Peer Support Celebration Day 2025](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/global-peer-support-celebration-day-2025/) - Join us in celebrating Global Peer Support Celebration Day 2025 - [Ethical Peer Support Research](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/ethical-peer-support-research/) - Peer Support Canada, alongside peer-led and allied organizations, has issued an open letter calling for ethical, values-aligned research on peer support in hospital settings. - [RBC Foundation BIPOC Peer Supporter Certification Initiative](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/rbc-foundation-bipoc-peer-supporter-certification-initiative/) - Peer Support Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National, has launched a new national initiative to increase access to peer support certification for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) individuals across Canada. Supported by a $100,000 donation from RBC Foundation, the initiative aims to strengthen culturally responsive, community-based mental health supports by reducing barriers to training and certification for peer support workers with lived experience. - [National Community of Practice Programming](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/national-community-of-practice-programming/) - With support from RBC Foundation, Peer Support Canada is hosting a four-part National Community of Practice series for peer support workers and program managers across Canada. The virtual sessions will explore key topics including protecting peer roles, supporting people in crisis, and documentation in peer support. Running from March to June 2026, the series is designed to support peer dialogue, skill-building, and shared learning. - [PSC & CMHA National Partnership](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/psc-cmha-national-partnership/) - Peer Support Canada and the Canadian Mental Health Association continue to strengthen our partnership in ways that support the growth of peer support across the country. PSC will maintain its lived experience–led leadership and autonomy while continuing to operate as an entity within CMHA National. Read more about what this means for the future of peer support in Canada. - [Co-design For peer support workers](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/co-design-for-peer-support-workers/) - This page invites peer support workers who support youth (ages 16–29) to take part in a research project led by the University of Calgary and Peer Support Canada. The project aims to strengthen working conditions for young adult peer supporters by co-developing recommendations through a series of virtual, discussion-based sessions grounded in lived experience. ## Pages - [Home Page](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/) - We believe in the transformative power of peer support. Peer Support Canada serves as the national leader and advocate for peer support across the country, dedicated to increasing its recognition, growth, and accessibility in mental health and substance use health spaces. 2022 – 2027 Strategic PlanGuiding Connection: Click Here to View Peer Support Canada’s 2022–2027 - [Create a PSC Participant Profile](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/create-a-psc-participant-profile/) - Step 1: Submit Your Email to Create an Account Create a PSC Participant Profile to access Peer Support Canada programming, including the certification program. To keep your information secure, we’ve implemented a two-step registration system. Enter your email below. After clicking “verify your email” please check your inbox for an email from certification@peersupportcanada.ca, and click - [Newsletter](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/newsletter/) - Connect & Reflect Peer Support Canada’s Quarterly Newsletter Newsletter Archive April 2025 – June 2025 View Newsletter July 2025 – September 2025 View Newsletter October 2025 – December 2025 View Newsletter January 2026 – March 2026 View Newsletter - [Post Certification Survey](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/post-certification-survey/) - Personal DetailsFirst NameLast NameDate of Birth MM slash DD slash YYYY Certification Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Today's Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Application IDCurrent RoleAre you currently working or volunteering as a peer support worker?(Required) I am currently working as a peer support worker I am currently volunteering as a peer support - [Consultation Services](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/consultation-services/) - Expert Support for Building Strong, Sustainable Peer Support Programs Peer Support Canada helps organizations improve mental health and wellness through effective peer support programs. We offer specialized consultation to assist with implementing or optimizing programs, providing expert guidance on design, best practices, training, and sustainability, tailored to your organization’s needs. Workplace Peer Support Workplaces today - [OLDHome](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/home-2/) - We believe in the transformative power of peer support. Peer support is emotional and practical support between two people who share a common experience, such as a mental health challenge or illness. A Peer Supporter has lived through that similar experience, and is trained to support others. Apply for Certification Now About Peer Support Canada - [Certification](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/certification/) - Welcome to the Peer Support Canada Certification program. Peer Support Canada offers certification for Peer Supporters and Family Peer Supporters. Peer Support Certification is a confirmation of one’s knowledge, skills, and experience as a peer supporter. Certification verifies one’s alignment with the nationally endorsed Standard of Practice and is recognized across Canada. Certification is an - [Certification](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/certification-logged-out/) - National Certification for Peer Supporters and Family Peer Supporters Peer Support Canada offers certification for Peer Supporters and Family Peer Supporters. Peer Support Certification is a confirmation of one’s knowledge, skills, and experience as a peer supporter. Certification verifies one’s alignment with the nationally endorsed Standard of Practice and is recognized across Canada. Certification is - [Resources](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/resources/) - Doing Peer Support Right: Essential Resources for Best Practices Ensure your peer support practice aligns with key principles and best practices. This page provides essential resources on peer support values, ethical guidelines, and effective approaches to creating peer support services that are aligned with the National Standards of Practice for Peer Support. Peer Support Canada - [About Us](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/about-us/) - We believe in the transformative power of peer support. Peer Support Canada is a national organization dedicated to embedding peer support as a vital component of mental health and substance use health systems across Canada. Since its founding in 2013, PSC has established national standards and frameworks to guide peer support programs nationwide. Guided by - [Contact Us](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/contact-us/) - Contact Us Please send us a message and we’ll get backto you as soon as we can. Name(Required) First Last PronounsEmail(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Subject(Required)Comments(Required)Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? 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Having formalized peer support experience means one has experience supporting peers in a manner that is consistent - [Appeal](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/appeal/) - [Step-2: Registration Completion](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/complete-registration/) - Thank you for verifying your email address. To finish setting up your profile, we’ll need to collect some additional information from you. Peer Support Canada is interested in understanding demographic and employment information about individuals that interact with us. We want to know this information so that we can be more equitable as an organization, - [Forgot Password](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/forgot-password/) - Kindly provide your email address. Once you submit it, you will receive a new password in your email inbox. If you don't receive the email within 5 minutes of your request, please make sure to check you spam/junk folder and whitelist the PSC email address in your inbox settings following the steps listed here. - [Your Active and Past Certifications ](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/your-active-and-past-certifications/) - Here, you can look at your previous attempts to receive certification, and access applications that you have open and in progress. Withdraw application popup – Don’t remove it - [Privacy Policy](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/privacy-policy/) - What is Lorem Ipsum? Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also - [Login](https://cmha-psc-portal.local/login/) - Welcome to the Peer Support Canada user portal. 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