Every day, peer supporters across Nova Scotia show what human connection can do. From answering late-night calls on the Peer Support Phone Service to walking alongside peers through recovery in hospital and community settings, their work is built on empathy, trust, and lived experience. Meet Tricia and Angela—two dedicated peer supporters who remind us that sometimes, the most powerful form of care is simply being there.

On Global Peer Support Celebration Day 2025, Mental Health Innovations (MHI) celebrates the power of lived experience to transform mental health and substance use health care. From our work with Nova Scotia Health through Peer Support Nova Scotia (PSNS) to partnerships with organizations like Toronto Police Service, Peer Support Canada, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, we’re proud to help shape the future of peer support in Canada — grounded in compassion, connection, and collaboration.