This week on the Military Life Podcast, I speak with Open Arms Community and Peer workers Jess and Sarah after the program recently celebrated its 5-year anniversary.
Jess, Sarah and I speak about;
-The Community and Peer program and how it aligns with the mental health supports Open Arms provides.
-Why the Community and Peer program was established and how important it is that Peer workers have lived experience.
-What draws Veterans and Defence Partners to become Community and Peer workers?
-Why Community and Peer Workers are an important part of the Open Arms ‘Stepping Out’ program
-How the support offered by the Community and Peer Workers differs from the other options available via Open Arms.
-Understanding when to connect with a Community and Peer worker VS seeing a psychologist or a counsellor through Open Arms.
-Why the Community and Peer program can be the first step to accessing other mental health supports and services.
-How to find out more information about the program and connect with a Community and Peer Worker.
Click here to visit the Open Arms website, learn more about the Community and Peer Program here, or call 1800 011 046 to speak with someone from Open Arms and connect with mental health support and services.
Ready to join the ML community? Click through the link to get connected www.militarylife.com.au
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