Abstract
Mental health peer support was one of the key recommendations of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Workforce Advisory Committee (Cyr et al., 2016 [2012]) and highlighted as one way to transform the mental health system in Canada. This mixed methods study explored the work experiences of mental health peer support workers across Canada and their perceptions of integration within mainstream mental health services. The findings revealed that role confusion, stigma, lack of support to practice authentically and peer drift challenged the full integration and participation of peer support workers within Canada’s mental health system. Recommendations to mitigate these challenges are suggested.
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