Sharing Lived Experience
Welcome To Peer Talk
Real Stories of Mental Illness from Hope + Me Peer Talk Speakers
“Talk to someone who’s been there.”
Watch this space for upcoming events.
Peer Talk Speakers Bureau
Hope + Me’s Peer Talk Speakers Bureau is a unique, volunteer lead speaker series designed to reduce the stigma and fear surrounding mental illness. Peer Talk speakers share open and candid ‘lived experience’ of how mental illness has affected their lives and the lives of their loved ones.
We’re proud to partner with Toastmasters International to help educate and engage audiences while building this exceptional program. Together, our speakers put a face on the realities of living with mental illness.
Peer Talk speakers listen to your questions and provide open, respectful dialogue to foster discussion–and empowerment to remove barriers and find the help we seek.
Bringing Mental Health to Light: Personal Experiences
In addition to our featured speaker series, we also provide online webinars for those unable to host a live speaker.
Real Stories of Mental Illness from Hope + Me Peer Talk Speakers.
Real People, Real Stories
Meet our speakers: Courageous individuals sharing their lived experience with Mental illness
Merle
Merle is a retired provincial public servant and freelance writer. She has volunteered with Hope and Me for four years.
Amanda
Amanda is committed to lifelong learning and sharing what she has learned through education and her lived experience with bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Erin
Erin is a Registered Nurse working in the mental health and substance use field. Erin’s experience with depression and anxiety began during her teenage years.
Bart
Bartholemew Hugh Campbell is an Author, Performance Management Consultant, International Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator, Peer Support Associate with the…
Ann Marie
Ann Marie is the Executive Director and CEO of the Hope and Me Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. She is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Certified Executive Coach, Bronze Kirkpatrick Certified Evaluation Professional, and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).
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Merle
Merle is a retired provincial public servant and freelance writer. She has volunteered with Hope and Me for four years.
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Amanda
Amanda is committed to lifelong learning and sharing what she has learned through education and her lived experience with bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Erin
Erin is a Registered Nurse working in the mental health and substance use field. Erin’s experience with depression and anxiety began during her teenage years.
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Bart
Bartholemew Hugh Campbell is an Author, Performance Management Consultant, International Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator, Peer Support Associate with the…
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Ann Marie
Ann Marie is the Executive Director and CEO of the Hope and Me Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. She is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Certified Executive Coach, Bronze Kirkpatrick Certified Evaluation Professional, and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).