Peer support training empowers you to make a positive impact on
someone's life, while also benefiting your own well-being.

Companionship Calls are a valuable resource for combating loneliness,
fostering well-being, and promoting social connections.

We have a variety of Mental Health Resources that can be a transformative step
towards better mental health, personal growth, and overall well-being.

MDSC’s Support for Veterans & their Family Members

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4 Program Options

Peer Support Training

Companionship Calls

Mental Health Resources

Veteran Volunteerism

Program Brochures

Important Update: The Peer Support Workshops offered through the Improving Veterans Wellness Program
are now complete and are no longer available. Thank you to all who participated.

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About the Peer Support Training Team

The Mood Disorders Society of Canada has developed a team of incredible people with years of lived experience, peer support and mental health professionals experienced in addressing trauma.

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You May Find This Booklet Helpful

MDSC has published an educational resource called “Operational Stress Injuries and Other Traumatic Stress: Therapies and Treatment for Veterans”. This booklet was written by Dr. Barbara Everett, PhD, along with members of our advisory panel.
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“Felt an amazing connection with this group. The facilitators were really knowledgeable, respectful and delivered the training in a fun way.”

Participant, Peer Support Training

“A very relevant course which will assist me to be of service to Veterans in my area.”

Participant, Peer Support Training

“Everyone should experience this training, not only for the purpose of supporting others but also for self-growth and well-being.”

Participant, Peer Support Training
“I know I’m not the only other Veteran who has benefited from these calls. When you feel alone it makes things much harder to deal with and these weekly check ins always seemed to arrive when I most needed them, allowing me to face another week.”
Participant, Companionship Calls

“Thank you to the facilitators and the participants for a rewarding learning experience.”

Participant, Peer Support Training

“This course offered a safe and collaborative environment in which to learn. The workshop provides useful information that I can use to support my peers.”

Participant, Peer Support Training

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About the Peer Support Training Team

The Mood Disorders Society of Canada has developed a team of incredible people with years of lived experience, peer support and mental health professionals experienced in addressing trauma.
Learn More

You May Find This Booklet Helpful

MDSC has published an educational resource called “Operational Stress Injuries and Other Traumatic Stress: Therapies and Treatment for Veterans”. This booklet was written by Dr. Barbara Everett, PhD, along with members of our advisory panel.
Read More

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Collaborative Organizations

   

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The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command has supported MDSCs Improving Veterans Wellness – Peer and Trauma Support Systems, Peer Support Workshop in Ontario since 2022. Veterans in Ontario attend our programs and gain an understanding of the value of Lived Experience and how peer support can help them and their Families. Veterans can encourage others into positive growth with hope and a greater perception of how to survive trauma.

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