Welcome to the world of crowdsourcing human benevolence

MHI has managed peer support programs for over 20 years. Our training draws on this experience to provide high-quality education in peer support. We provide this training to our peer supporters, which complies with the knowledge matrix defined by Peer Support Canada's Standards of Practice. 

“This program demonstrates the organization has put money to their words. Having a Peer Support Program is a clear demonstration that the organization cares.”

— Angela Slobodian, Acting Director of Wellness, Ottawa Police Service”

Imagine if every person in your organization had access to an individual who could understand them on a level deeper than they ever thought possible.

The People Support Program (PSP) is a specialized outsourced solution to virtually manage your employee volunteers, ready to help others struggling with a mental health or life challenge.

The power of formalized peer support in the workplace is endless. Our clients have experienced:

  • Decreased disability claims

  • Improved organizational culture:
    mental health advocacy ↗ and stigma ↘

  • Accelerated EAP / EFAP use

  • Increased access to professional care

  • Reduced sick leave

  • Increased employee engagement

"During my first mental health intervention, I sought 'someone like me,' but peer support wasn't available. The power of peer support lies in our instinct to connect with those who truly understand us, especially in difficult times. This connection transformed my recovery from struggle to healing, confirming my instincts and the value of the work I do in peer support today.”

“I might not be able to change the whole world, but I feel I have been able to make a difference for many individuals through my work in peer support. I also know firsthand the difference that receiving peer support has made for me. There is strength in connection, as we support one another using our lived experience to inspire each other on our journeys.”

We offer leading peer support skills training!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Over decades of experience, we’ve developed the solutions, policies and procedures that ensure all concerns and barriers to the implementation of peer support programs are resolved.

  • All you need to do is assign a dedicated point of contact for our project team to liaise with, coordinate, and communicate. Our implementation team will handle everything, from project management, engagement, recruitment, selection, and training, all the way to tracking program usage and KPIs.

  • We are the ongoing safety net for your peer supporters, providing them with mentorship, coaching and support, all the while driving their development through a dedicated community of practice.

Not sure where to start? We can help.

Contact us today to start your journey.