Appendix E: Campus staff training outline

• Overview of peer support services

Values of peer support

• Description of peer support values as outlined by Mental Health Commission of Canada and Peer Support Canada

Drawing from personal experiences intentionally

• Description of how peer supporters responsibly draw from personal experiences
• How drawing from personal experiences supports participants’ well-being and
  engagement
• What this approach looks like in practice

Benefits of peer support services on campus environments

• Student-to-student support
• More “buy in” from student population
• Increased capacity to support students
• Improved student satisfaction and support
• Educational opportunities for students

Benefits of partnering with community peer support organization

• Organization expertise
• Shared resourcing
• Access to ongoing training and support
• Connection to community resources

• Number of students anticipated to be supported by these services
• Note taking
• Supervision of peer support workers
• Case conferences with peer supporters

How peer support will fit with campus services

• Overview of Stepped Care Model
• Example of student pathway through health
  and wellness services
• Increased engagement in other services
  supported via peer support

Which students may benefit from peer support?

• Students experiencing feelings of isolation
• Students seeking practical coping
  strategies for dealing with challenges
• Students wanting support when navigating
  additional services

Working with peer supporters

• Members of the care team
• Refrain from asking intrusive questions
  about personal experiences
• Share space for peer supporters to offer
  their insights and perspectives