Youth mental health peer support 101

This module provides a basic introduction to peer support in youth mental health. It is designed for new peer workers and can be completed before Orygen’s face-to-face peer support training package. However, you do not need to be a new peer worker or enrolled in Orygen’s training packages to take part in this module. It will be helpful for anyone who would like more information on peer work or its implementation in youth mental health services.

The module will cover:

  • what peer support is;
  • the different types of peer support in youth mental health;
  • what peer support involves;
  • what to expect when you join your organisation as a new peer worker;
  • top tips for peer workers; and
  • the opportunity to test your knowledge on peer support.

Access this training module