Community-Based Peer Support Workshop - Fredericton

Who We AreA provincial charity and community leader for 65 years, the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick (CMHA of NB) promotes the Mental Health of all, and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.What We DoWe are a grassroots organization that provides services to all communities in the province such as presentations, programs, support groups, workshops, and advocacy for children, youth, adults, and seniors living with mental illness or those in search of mental wellness.Why We Do What We DoWe do it to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who are living with mental illness and their families and to promote mental wellness within our communities. Through education and awareness we work towards the elimination of stigma.Qui Nous SommesL’ACSM du N.-B. est un organisme de bienfaisance provincial et leader communautaire depuis 65 ans. Nous aidons les gens à avoir accès aux ressources communautaires dont ils ont besoin pour devenir résilients et se remettre d’une maladiementale.Ce Que Nous FaisonsNous sommes une organisation de base qui fournit des services à toutes les communautés de la province, par exemple des présentations, des programmes, des groupes de soutien, des ateliers ainsi que des services de défense des intérêts à l’intention des enfants, des jeunes, des adultes et des aînés qui sont atteints d’une maladie mentale ou qui se préoccupent de leur mieux-être mental.Le Pourquoi De Ce Que Nous FaisonsNous voulons changer la vie des gens qui vivent avec une maladie mentale et leurs familles et promouvoir le mieux-être mental au sein de nos communautés. Nous travaillons à éliminer le stigmate par l’entremise de l’éducation et de la sensibilisation.

Canadian Mental Health Association of NB

This four-day interactive workshop introduces participants to the core principles and values of peer support.

CMHANB Fredericton Office

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 SupportAn 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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