Peer Support is a no-cost program for anyone
working towards eating disorder recovery.

Your are not alone.

Our Peer Support Program is flexible, non judgmental and deeply empathetic.

Mentors and mentees will be matched based on personal preferences and suitability. Once matched you will both decide what support will look like—how often to connect, what format (phone, video, etc.) and what types of conversations are helpful. The peer support relationship is non-judgemental, empathetic and continues for as long as you need it. 

How is it different from therapy?
This program is intended to be additional support that compliments therapy. Mentors are not therapists; the value of this program comes from connecting with someone who has lived-experience. Speaking with someone in this capacity can be incredibly validating and can bolster the progress you’ve already made in formal treatment. Peer support is not meant to feel like another appointment, but rather flexible support when you need it most.

Who are the mentors?
Our diverse team of volunteer mentors have one thing in common and it’s that they deeply understand the highs and lows of eating disorder recovery because they have all walked that path themselves. They also understand how important empathetic support can be while you are in this chapter. All of them have received clinician supervised training and are available to help.

Important!
Peer Support is not a stand-alone treatment. Current or previous work with a treatment team is required in order to be matched with a mentor. Please review this PDF document for an in-depth explanation of what peer support can and can’t offer.

For Canadian residents ages 15 and up • For all identities • For all stages of recovery

Connect with us

We would be happy to answer any questions and guide you through registration.

Jessica Sauerwein, Peer Support Program Coordinator
jessica.sauerwein@silverliningsfoundation.ca