SubstanceU Peer Support Courses for Clinical Practitioners: Discovery Questionnaire

Can SubstanceU programs help your practice?

At SubstanceU, we specialize in education programs for mental health and addiction professionals. Our courses and workshops focus on better integration of people with lived experience and peer support workers in practice for improved client engagement and health outcomes.

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Complete the questionnaire below to determine if our programs would benefit your practice or care team!

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* 1. How would you describe your current understanding of Peer Support?

None

Basic - I’ve heard of it but couldn’t explain it

Useful - I know what it is, that it helps, and possibly where to find it

Excellent - I have experienced it, recommend it often, and ensure my clients and coworkers advocate for it

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* 2. Please check all that apply to you:

I am a Peer Support Worker

I am a Clinician or Practitioner in Mental health and/or addictions

I am a Clinician or Practitioner (other field)

I am a Colleague of a Peer Support worker

I am a Clinical Educator

I am a Clinical Manager

I am a person with lived experience in addictions and/or mental health

I am a 1:1 or Group Peer Support Participant

I am considering pursuing Peer Support work

I am a Student

I am a interested in Peer Support to enhance my practice

I have heard of Peer Support but want to know what it is and where to find it

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What do you consider to be your greatest barrier to improving long-term patient outcomes?

Client engagement

Lack of long-term resources

Systemic/Organizational limitations

Safety at work

Empowerment in my workplace

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Have you ever attended a presentation, course or workshop on:

Lived Experience: Peer Support in Practice

Peer Support Services as a Resource

Group or organization workshop on Peer Support in Practice

None of the above

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* 5. How confident do you feel in your ability to connect with and engage clients in mental health and addictions recovery?

1/5 - Not confident at all. I can't seem to make a connection.

2/5 - I am new to this kind of care practice.

3/5 - Okay - not bad but not great. This is an area in which I'd like to improve.

4/5 - Pretty comfortable but can still improve.

5/5 - Extremely confident! Others look to me to help engage clients in care!

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* 6. Name

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* 7. Email

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* 8. Phone

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* 9. How did you hear about us?

Social media

Friends/family

Co-worker

Our website

Other (please specify)

Thank you for taking the time to answer this questionnaire!

We will be in touch soon to schedule a time to connect about SubstanceU programming and share some recommendations to enhance your clinical practice. Add SubstanceUinfo@gmail.com to your address book so you don't miss it.

Yours in mental health,

-Your Lived Experience Peer Support Education Team
SubstanceU.ca| SubstanceUinfo@gmail.com