Peer Health Program

The Peer Program is Region of Waterloo Public Health initiative that aims to build community and individual capacity using peer programs.
There are two major goals of the Peer Health Worker (New Canadian focus) component of the Peer Program:

• To use peer based approaches to provide New Canadians communities and neighbourhoods with the knowledge and skills to increase the overall health of themselves, their families, and their communities
• To prevent and reduce feelings of isolation felt by New Canadians

The following are topics of interest provided by residents and identified by staff:

“Getting to Know You “ drop-in session. “Family Conflict-How to Cope” “Mom-to-Mom” discussion group “Positive Parenting Skills in Canada” “Spring into Sports” “Fantastic Foods” “Positive Play”

Peer Health Coordinator