Available through the Kickstand Connect virtual clinic
Talk to Someone Who Gets It
Kickstand’s peer support workers in Alberta understand what you’re going through. With their own lived experience in mental health or substance use challenges, they offer judgment-free support to help you feel heard and understood.
Book a free virtual session today and connect with someone who truly gets it.
1-on-1 Peer Support appointments are available on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 P.M.
Why book a peer support appointment?
Because Peer Support is genuine and relatable
You want to talk to someone who gets it from lived experience
You’re not ready to dive into deep therapy yet
You’ve had disappointing experiences with counselors
You need someone to celebrate your wins or chat about life beyond mental health
You want to feel heard without being told what to do
You’re curious and want to try something new
Can I Book a Session on Behalf of My Child?
Yes, you can get support for your child or teen through Kickstand Connect. Our free virtual services provide a safe, inclusive space where young people can access mental health counselling, substance use support, and peer services—at no cost.
No issue is too big or small. Book a free session today.
When booking, enter your child’s details—not yours.
Meet our Peer Support Worker
Katelyn Greer
Kickstand Connect's Peer Support Worker
How is a Peer Support Worker Different from a Doctor or Talking to a Friend?
A Peer Support Worker provides support based on their lived experience with mental health or substance use. Unlike a doctor, they don’t give medical advice or diagnoses, but offer emotional understanding and guidance. Unlike a friend, they follow a professional framework, with specific training, supervision, and ethical standards to ensure their support is effective, safe, and helpful. They are trained to work with young people, creating a space where individuals can feel heard without judgment.
Kickstand Peer Support Workers are:
Trained professionals with specialized skills
Supervised and held to standards
Intentional in their approach to support
Specifically trained to work with young people
They provide lived experience support in a structured, professional way.
Got Questions?
We’ve Got Answers!
Peer support is when someone with lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges offers support, understanding, and guidance to others going through similar situations.
- Unlike therapy, which provides clinical care and diagnoses, Peer Support is based on lived experience and offers emotional support, guidance, and understanding.
Yes, Peer Support is confidential, though there may be situations where confidentiality is broken if there’s a safety concern.
Peer Support Workers provide emotional support, listen without judgment, and share insights from their own experiences to help you feel heard and understood.
Peer Support is available to young people (ages 11-25) in Alberta who need emotional support related to mental health, substance use, or life challenges.
Explore Other Kickstand Connect Services
Substance Use Counselling
Get confidential, judgment-free support to navigate substance use challenges. Sign up on the day of or up to a week in advance.
Mental Health Counselling
Book a single-session mental health counselling appointment with licensed therapists—same day or up to a week in advance.
Additional Kickstand Services
Sign up for employment support sessions, or explore a variety of empowering groups and workshops
If you are looking for walk-in sessions, visit Kickstand Hubs
