Mental Health Recovery Partners - South Island
Peer Support for Individuals with Autism
“Our Peer Support program provides up to 12 free 1:1 support meetings for individuals experiencing mental health concerns and is offered by our trained peer supporters who are people with lived and living experience. Meeting someone where they are at in their wellness journey can make a huge impact. Clients meet with their matched peer supporter once a week out in the community over a coffee or perhaps for a walk. We have a peer supporter with autism.” [Website]
Additional Details
Mandate: "Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island (formerly BC Schizophrenia Society, South Island) has been a proud and accomplished member of the mental health and substance use sector for almost 40 years. MHRP is a recovery oriented, charitable non-profit society whose objective is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use challenges. We are committed to hope and support for all experiencing mental health challenges with or without substance use. Our many programs and services provide help to people living with anxiety & depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia and other disorders." [Website]
Credentials: Peer Support Training, WRAP Facilitator Training
Type of Resource: Service Provider
Type of Recreational Activity:
Services: Counselling Education Family support Support Group
Languages: English
Subjects: Education Mental Health Family Support Autistic Adults
Age Range: Adulthood (19+)
Contact Information
941 Kings Rd, Victoria, BC
Region: Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast