Your experience can Make a Difference
About This Program
In 2021, we proudly launched Alberta’s first eating disorder peer mentoring program—an initiative built on the belief that lived experience is one of the most powerful tools in healing. Since then, we’ve trained 39 incredible mentors and connected them with over 60 mentees, creating a network of hope, support, and resilience.
Why Become a Peer Mentor?
Every one of our mentors joined because they wanted to turn their own challenging journeys into something meaningful—to help others feel less alone, more understood, and inspired to keep going. While the core purpose of peer mentoring is to support individuals currently in recovery, the impact often flows both ways. Mentors frequently tell us how deeply fulfilling it is to witness someone else’s growth, and how the experience reaffirms their own strength and healing.
Being a peer mentor gives you the chance to make a real, personal impact—one conversation, one connection, one shared story at a time.
What’s Involved?
Peer mentors are trained through our virtual certification program and thoughtfully matched with mentees based on age, gender, and shared eating disorder experiences. Once certified, mentors choose how much time they can commit and how many mentees they feel comfortable supporting.
As a mentor, you’ll draw from your own lived experience of recovery to offer empathy, encouragement, and practical insight. You’ll be someone’s reminder that recovery is not only possible—it’s real, and it’s worth it.
How to Apply
Step 1: Review the Peer Mentor Guidelines
Please take time to review the Peer Mentor General Info Document linked below. It outlines the responsibilities, time commitment, and recovery requirements needed to be a Silver Linings Peer Mentor. If you have any questions, we’re here to help—don’t hesitate to reach out.
📄 Peer Mentor General Guidelines
Step 2: Complete the Application Questionnaire
We believe in full recovery—and that your story is a testament to the strength and insight that comes with it. Our short questionnaire gives us a chance to learn more about your journey and why peer mentorship speaks to you. All answers will remain confidential and are a vital part of helping us build a compassionate and inspiring team.