Peer Support
There is growing evidence of the positive impact peer support can have on young people accessing services. Within collaborations, this relationship can optimize outcomes for both stakeholders: the young person and the agencies. The question of young adult inclusion within wellness-oriented program design is multi-faceted and delicate. Peer support within collaborations relies on:
- including and valuing the peer role at all stages and levels,
- the relationship between the peer and non-peer workers, and
- building capacity with peers and non-peers simultaneously.