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Peer Support Program

The BCHS Peer Support Program is an emotional support program that works to improve the psychological health and safety, resiliency, well-being, and sustainability of all staff at the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS).

Through shared experiences, peers can provide support and resources which may be influential in reducing distress and encouraging balance.

The Peer Support Program provides confidential individual or group support and outreach by listening, engaging in supportive discussions and/or debriefing following a distressing or emotional event. Peers provide empathy and support to make an impact on your wellness journey.

Our program operates weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 24/7 referral access, and is available to all employees, professional staff, volunteers, and learners at BCHS.

 

MISSION

Working together to support and encourage each other to build a healthier team.

VISION

Peer to Peer, here to support.

VALUES

Health and Wellness - using our shared experience to help navigate and provide resources and support to manage health and wellness.

Empowerment- we find the courage to triumph by encouraging each other to maximize our strength and abilities.

Respect and Dignity- creating a safe environment that acknowledges the intrinsic worth of all individuals.

Equity - strive to meet individual needs.

 

QUICK LINKS
  Contact Us  Referral Process  Meet the Peers  More Resources

 


Service Highlights

  • Critical incident stress debriefings
  • In-person, phone, or virtual support
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Group debriefs after critical incident
  • Consultation support
  • Confidential
  • Voluntary service
   

Peer Support vs. Employee & Family Assistance Program

Peer Support Program

 

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Internal support

  External support

Non-judgmental, confidential support from coworkers

  Confidential, professional, master-level clinicians providing short-term counselling

Peers have lived experience within BCHS and understand BCHS culture

 

Additional professional services available: lawyers, financial advisors, registered dieticians, naturopaths, elder care, child care Counselling office, instant chat, video and virtual counselling

In-person, virtual, phone, and email support Access to external resources    Counselling office, instant chat, video and virtual counselling

Access to external resources

 

Access to external resources

Peer support is not a substitute for counseling or Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), rather is recognized as one part of a continuum of mental health and wellness support.


Contact Us

Phone:Email:Office:

519-751-5544

ext. 4769 (GROW)

peer.support@bchsys.org

 

Brantford General Hospital

E-Wing level 3, Office #956 (Exit the elevator on Level 3, turn right, and walk down the hallway; Office #956 is at the end on the left side.)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Referrals

To be referred to the Peer Support Program, please email peer.support@bchsys.org or call ext. 4769 (GROW).

Click here for a flow chart of the referral process.


Trained Peers

The Peer Support Team is comprised of individuals who work in the healthcare system, both clinical and non-clinical, who are trained to provide compassionate support and resources or referrals. The team members have certifications in Critical Incident Stress Management training and a variety of other personal and professional experiences to help support employees, professional staff, volunteers and learners.   

Meet the Peers

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Audrey Zheke

Peer Support and Wellness Coordinator

 

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Julie Gurney

Cardiovascular Technologist,

Cardiac Diagnostics 

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Tanya McDonald

Senior Consultant,

Organizational Development

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Taryn Carriere

RN, Operating Room

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Sara Revelle

Clinical Manager, Access & Flow, EAU

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Kathy Smith

RN, Operating Room

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Kathy Sladic

Analyst, Decision Support

 

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Danielle Devries

RN, Critical Care

 

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Brandi Dunford

Assistant/Scheduler,

Environmental Services

Rebecca Hillhorst

Rebecca Hillhorst

RN, Emergency

 

Kara Buchwald

Kara Buchwald

Labour Relations Coordinator,

Human Resources

Ajibola Salami

Ajibola Salami

RN, Central Resources Team

 

 

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

  • Click here to download a helpful guide to mental health and wellness services at BCHS and throughout our community

  • Visit the Wellness Committee webpage for additional wellness information and updates

 

 

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    The Brantford General

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    Brantford, ON
    N3R 1G9
    519-751-5544

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    238 Grand River St. North
    Paris, ON
    N3L 2N7
    519-442-2251

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