I’m Steve,

Frontline worker here at Peer St.

If you had told me 10 years ago that I would be writing this, I would have laughed. I never expected, nor planned, to make it this far.

One of the greatest reasons for me to stick around today is being able to use my life's experience, to help others going through a similar thing. Looking back, I wish I’d had someone to chat with who had made their way through the gauntlet, in one way or another, to the other side. I would love to be that person, for you.

My path has taken me through the thick of it: trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, BPD - to name a few, and more than a few run-ins with the mental health system: from detoxes & rehabs, to in-patient units.

I’ve worked with, and been supported by many mental health professionals: psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, OT’s, support workers, and fellow peer workers.

Along the way, I’ve found community and healing through friends, family, mental health systems and communities such as NA. As well as day programs, including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindful Self-Compassion, ADHD Management and a 3-year Addictive Behaviours Program.

I still continue regular psychodynamic psychotherapy, which I find very helpful (and painful, in the best way possible) — growth is a process, not a destination.

But none of those things define me.

I’m not just my diagnosis or my past. I’m a curious, playful, reflective human being who loves deep chats, big ideas, and building meaningful connections with others.

I choose to live my life by my values, and as part of that, I get to be a part of Peer St, who hold the same values as me. Peer St. empowers me to walk alongside you, using the passion I have for everything I’ve learned (and continue to learn) in the hope of supporting others in navigating life, ON THEIR TERMS - not just surviving, but building a life worth living!