Mental Health Brief #27

Peer Program

Struggling with a mental health issue? Homewood Health's MAP Peer Program offers lawyers an opportunity to talk it out with a compassionate colleague who has had a similar experience.

Learn more about the Peer Program below:

• Peer volunteers are members of the profession (lawyers, judges and paralegals) who offer support to colleagues going through difficult times
• Peers help by
  • Listening
  • Empathizing
  • Not judging
  • Breaking isolation and stigma
  • Providing support, encouragement and hope
  • Sharing similar lived experiences
• Peer support is completely confidential
• Peers are matched with individuals based on issue, location, gender, age, and other relevant attributes

To request a peer, please contact the Member Assistance Program at 1-855-403-8922 or visit our website at www.myassistplan.com.

To volunteer as a peer, send an email to peervolunteer@aonhewitt.com.

The Opening Remarks mental health briefs provide Ontario lawyers with wellness tips and resources from a variety of individuals speaking in their own capacity. The briefs are not a substitute for professional care. If you are in crisis, we encourage you to urgently contact a mental health service provider.