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A program of the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan

Family Peer Support

“Family peer support is peer support specifically for people who are supporting a loved one through mental health, substance use, neurodiversity, or other life challenges. Family Peer Supporters have lived experience as parents, partners, siblings, or caregivers. We understand the unique emotional landscape of loving someone who is struggling — the fear, the hope, the frustration, the advocacy, the exhaustion, and the fierce love.”

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“Family is who you choose; it is defined by commitment and love.”

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What is family peer support?

No one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

We offer direct family peer support for individuals who are supporting family members with mental illness or addiction. Our family peer supporters have experienced mental illness firsthand and have also navigated supporting their families in times of need.

Peer support is driven by friendly, supportive conversation that is non-judgmental and geared towards caregivers and families specifically. We also offer resource navigation where applicable.

Empathy
Equality
Respect & inclusion
Self-determination
Hope & recovery

How we can help

Family peer support services

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One-on-one family peer support

Friendly, non-judgmental conversation with a family peer supporter who understands — for any family navigating their experience with a family member or friend who has a mental illness or addiction.

5 weekly sessions

Family Recovery Journey

A Schizophrenia Society of Canada course for families and caregivers, with tools for managing the impact of psychosis. Two hours a week, in person or online.

Free · On Zoom · Provincewide

Family Support Group

A space to share resources, discuss concerns and celebrate successes with other families who have a family member experiencing mental illness.

Updated as events arise

Workshops & events

Upcoming workshops, group sessions and Family Recovery Journey dates — and a place to suggest topics that would help your family.

Please note: we do not provide therapy, counselling or advice, crisis intervention, or direct peer support for individuals experiencing mental illness. Our Resources page lists services that can help.

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