Communitas Peer Support Worker Training

Your Lived Experience, Your Leadership Journey

Peer Support Worker Training is your opportunity to take all that you’ve learned on your journey of recovery and play a powerful role in the lives of your peers.

What is Communitas Peer Support Worker Training?

New Information Regarding Applications

All applicants for our training program require completion of the free self paced online:

Provincial Peer Support Worker Training Curriculum .      ( Click link above to visit )

The provincial peer support worker (PSW) training curriculum is made up of 16 individual training modules meant to provide a strong foundation for those who are beginning their journey toward becoming a peer support worker as well as providing opportunities for those already working as PSWs to deepen and expand their knowledge.

The curriculum covers a wide range of topics chosen by peer support workers from across the province. Topics include mental health, understanding boundaries, connection and communication, supporting someone who uses substances and much more – all created in direct consultation with peer support workers.

Once completed you may apply to our training, uploading your completion certificate will be required in order to submit your application. We will resume accepting applications on this site in October 2026 for trainings in early 2027.

This training is only available to residents of British Columbia, Canada that are 19 years or older seeking employment with Communitas or Fraser Health and able to attend in person meetings within the Fraser Health Authority Region.

This training focuses on the role of Peer Support Workers with Communitas Peer Support Program and services it provides to the Fraser Health Authority.

Who is it for?

Communitas Peer Support Worker Pratical Training is for people who have completed the BC Peer Support Training Curriculum with Certificate. It is designed for people who have a strong record of recovery for themselves and community involvement.

Due to high demand all seats are full for our 2026 trainings. We will no longer be accepting applications at this time. We will resume accepting applications on this site in October 2026 for trainings in early 2027.

What to expect

To earn a Peer Support Practical Certification through this training, you will learn (among much else):

  • How to do Documentation
  • Role Playing scenario’s with other students in person.
  • Understanding Peer Support Work Enviroments

Frequently Asked Questions

No, we do not provide pay or allowances for this training
No, completion of training does not guarantee a position of employment.
No, there are no tests, but mandatory participation in role plays. Completions are necessary to pass. Please see the resource below "Becoming a PSW" for many details regarding the training.
Yes, there is a mix of virtual and in person classes during the training. You will need access to a computer or device that will have video to show yourself during the virtual sessions.

Testimonial

Testimonial

Due to high demand all seats are full for our 2026 trainings. We will resume accepting applications on this site in October 2026 for trainings in early 2027.

– Patrick

How to Join

Due to high demand all seats are full for our 2026 trainings. We will no longer be accepting applications at this time.

Resources

How to Use Zoom

Instructions on how to use zoom on many devices during our groups.
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