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.”
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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.
Real People, Real Stories
Meet our speakers: Courageous individuals sharing their lived experience with Mental illness
Christine
Christine has chosen a career of service to people for over 30 years and has contributed to supporting individuals and families across the lifespan.
Jenny
Jenny earned her B.Sc. from the University of Toronto and was a senior technical analyst in the IT field for over 20 years.
Justin
Justin is a recent graduate in Psychology at the University of Guelph.
Karie
Karie has been a member of Hope + Me’s Peer Talk since its inception and is committed to fostering the conversation about mental health.
Leah
Leah is a CPA who lives and works in Toronto. She has lived experience of mental health and a keen interest in its challenges.
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Christine
Christine has chosen a career of service to people for over 30 years and has contributed to supporting individuals and families across the lifespan.
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Jenny
Jenny earned her B.Sc. from the University of Toronto and was a senior technical analyst in the IT field for over 20 years.
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Justin
Justin is a recent graduate in Psychology at the University of Guelph.
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Karie
Karie has been a member of Hope + Me’s Peer Talk since its inception and is committed to fostering the conversation about mental health.
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Leah
Leah is a CPA who lives and works in Toronto. She has lived experience of mental health and a keen interest in its challenges.