Volunteer as an Employee Assistance Program Peer Advisor!

August 12, 2024 – Defence Stories

Volunteer today: Become a Peer Advisor!

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is looking for new Peer Advisors across Canada!

The EAP offers a professional, confidential, and proactive service designed to support you and your family members with a wide range of personal, family, and work-related concerns.

Peer Advisors (PA) are volunteer DND public service employees who support their colleagues by guiding them to relevant mental health resources. By volunteering 3 hours a week, PAs have the opportunity to develop new skills, access free training, and most importantly offer vital help to fellow DND public service employees.

Following a review of the new applications and union endorsement, applicants will be interviewed to ensure they are a good fit for the program. Their supervisor will be contacted to discuss the role and its implications.

To get a head start, you are encouraged to complete step 1 of the Foundational Training (this does not guarantee that you will be a successful applicant). If you are not able to volunteer as a Peer Advisor, but still looking for a way to expand your knowledge of mental health, the foundational training is a good place to start!

To apply, complete the Peer Advisor Application Form by September 16, 2024.

For more information about a Peer Advisor’s role, time commitment and training, visit the HR-Civ Peer Support webpage (Accessible only on the National Defence network).

Contact for inquiries:

• EAP-PAE@forces.gc.ca
• If you are in distress, you may contact EAP by calling:
  • English: 1-800-663-1142, or 1-888-384-1152 (for people with hearing impairments)
  • French: 1-866-398-9505, or 1-866-433-3305 (for people with hearing impairments)