What is Peer Work and How Can It Help Me?

To learn more or to book a free chat with a ReachOut peer worker, visit au.reachout.com/peerchat
Peer work is a form of mental health support provided by people who have had their own experience with life and mental health challenges. Peer workers use their experience to help others and are trained to facilitate safe and respectful conversations.
Interested in learning more about peer work? You’ve come to the right place! We spoke with three peer workers, Emily, Saahil and Jessica, and Marty, the Senior Manager Support Services from ReachOut, to learn more about what peer work is and how peer workers can support you.
00:00 Intro
00:24 What is peer work?
00:43 What kinds of experiences have peer workers faced?
01:01 What are the benefits of talking to a peer worker?
01:34 Can peer workers help in an emergency?
01:50 Is talking with a peer worker confidential?
02:15 Where can I find a peer worker?
02:33 What's unique about peer workers?
02:52 What do you like about being a peer worker?

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