Peer Work Network
The Peer Work Network (PWN) is an initiative sponsored by the Consumer Involvement and Initiatives Program of Vancouver Coastal Health to bring together peer workers to share and discuss their programs, experiences, skills, and ideas related to their peer work.
Purpose of Peer Work Network
The PWN is a space for peer workers to:
- build community and connections
- share, support and encourage each other
- discuss developments in the world of peer work
Participation is open to all peer workers (folks using lived/living experience of mental health/substance use challenges in their work).
Contact Information
peerworknetwork@vch.ca for the Zoom link
Every third Wednesday
1:30-3:00 PM
On Zoom
Next meeting:
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
1:30-3:00PM
Our 2nd Member Showcase – with presentations by Andrea and Graham
We hope you’ll join us!
Resources
A list of resources that may be of interest to peer workers. Please use the form below to submit resource suggestions. A peer facilitator will add resources to the list.
Resource List:
Peer Work Network Resource List
Resource Submission Form:
About the PWN logo
Artist’s statement – “The individual elements: The 3 human figures, the globe, and the heart combine to portray what I feel is the core of peer work: community and mutual support. I used the traditional VCH branding colours, but applied them as a gradient to give it a fresh/updated look.” – Joy Gyami
PWN “Membership Showcase” and/or “Recovery Stories”
A very strong part of this Peer Work Network will be hearing from fellow members about their recovery stories and showcasing their work. The next Showcase on August 16th will feature PWN members, their projects, and recovery stories. If you are interested in participating in this series please send an email to peerworknetwork@vch.ca subject “my story.”