Peer Support Nova Scotia

We offer peer support to Nova Scotians on and transitioning off inpatient mental health clinics, select outpatient mental health clinics, and at the IWK.

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How do we know when peer support has been successful? #FAQFriday

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What exactly is Peer Support Nova Scotia? #FAQFriday

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Some of our peer supporters work in hospital settings. This week's #FAQFriday answers what they do there!

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This week's #FAQFriday addresses gender in the peer support relationship.

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More info from @peersupportcanada for this week's #FAQFriday!

https://t.co/RNSrO93dL7

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Check out the key concepts of peer support from @peersupportcanada!
#FAQFriday

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We've already covered what peer support is. This week's #FAQFriday answers the question of what peer support *isn't*!

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Folks often wonder whether they "qualify" for peer support. Read this week's #FAQFriday post to learn more!

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"After an emotionally challenging day, I called the Peer Support Phone Service. I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. It was not about advice, but a friendly voice, a listening ear, and a shared understanding."

#peersupport #MentalHealthMatters

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In a #peersupport relationship, we generally refer to the "peer" as being the person receiving the support, while the "peer supporter" is the person offering support. Read this week's #FAQFriday for more details on what makes a peer a peer! #NovaScotia #mentalhealth

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"Fear of judgement kept me silent for so long. But when I called the Peer Support Phone Service, I felt safe expressing my feelings. It was comforting to talk to someone who had been in my shoes."

#peersupport #MentalHealthMatters

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This week's #FAQFriday post addresses access to peer support in rural areas. Our inbox is open for your questions! #peersupport #novascotia #mentalhealth

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"Before I called the Peer Support Phone Service, I felt like I was drowning in my emotions. But after talking to someone who truly understood my struggle, I felt a glimmer of hope. No advice, just empathy. It made all the difference." 

#peersupport #MentalHealthMatters

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Happy #FAQFriday! This week's question is about eligibility for peer support. Comment or DM your questions for us to answer in an upcoming post! #peersupport #novascotia #mentalhealth

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"I used to think that my problems were too small to talk about. When I reached out to the Peer Support Phone Service, they reassured me - no problem was too small. For the first time, I felt seen and heard."

#peersupport #MentalHealthMatters

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Our Family and Friends Peer Support Group is a space to connect, learn, and find hope together. This group meets on the last Tuesday of every month. If you have not attended before, register for our next meeting before April 26: https://t.co/4ZE5Ubydg2

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We're back for round two of #FAQFriday! This week, we're addressing who peer supporters are. Let us know if you'd like us to answer any of your questions about peer support or PSNS! #peersupport #novascotia #mentalhealth

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Welcome to our new weekly series, #FAQFriday! Although peer support is becoming more widely understood all the time, we often encounter questions about what peer support entails, the details of interactions, what we do at PSNS, and many other topics. Comment or DM your questions!

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Today is World Autism Awareness Day! Today and every day, we want to promote acceptance and appreciation of autistic people and their contributions to society. #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay #WAAD2024

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The PSPS is a toll-free, non-crisis, province-wide service, available to Nova Scotians 18+. It's staffed by peer supporters with personal or family-based lived experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Call us to talk to someone who's been there.