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Empowerment Through Connection, Strengthened By Community.
Providing Social Rehabilitation Services Since 1986
40
Years Of Community Support
70+
Monthly Programs & Activities
4
Regions Served In GTA
1 Goal
Your Well-Being
Peer Support
Connect with others who truly understand your journey — because shared experience builds the deepest trust.
70+ Monthly Activities
Leisure, wellness, and skill-building — something for every interest, every month.
Skill Development
Build communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills in a safe environment at your own pace.
Client · Age 16+
Full Membership
Access to activities, training programs, and events. Services are at no cost.
Community Participant
Try Before You Join
Join leisure activities as a guest. No membership required — see if it's right for you.
Volunteer · Age 18+
Give Back
Support activities and events. Requires Vulnerable Sector Check. Min.
Friends & Advocates helped me to do more things for myself and for the community. I was a little afraid to go around people because of staff in the first group home, I was in, because they were mean to us. The staff, and members of Friends & Advocates Peel made me feel better about myself, and still do. I have been with Friends & Advocates for almost two years.
- Anonymous Member
It’s amazing what can happen on the road to recovery if you keep the ball rolling.
Never be afraid to reach out and share your pain;
There are a whole lot of people to bring sunshine to the rain.
I know all of this and if you have a few minutes I can tell you how I feel;
I got my start on my road to recovery from Friends & Advocates of Peel.
- Anonymous Member
Social isolation is a serious health issue faced by many people just like heart disease and diabetes. Just as you would treat heart disease or diabetes with medication and special diets Friends and Advocates is useful in treating social isolation. We need programs like Friends and Advocates because we cannot treat social isolation alone.
- Jessica Skillings
Intake Chat
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation where we learn about you and your goals.
Explore Calendar
Browse 70+ monthly activities and choose what interests you.
Start Participating
Show up, connect with peers, and build new skills at your own pace.
Wellness
WRAP
Wellness Recovery Action Planning — build your personal plan for well-being and resilience.
Community
Living Series
Monthly guest speakers — yoga instructors, community health orgs, and more sharing what they offer.
Social
Leagues & Clubs
Nintendo Social Leagues, Bowling Tournaments, Book Club — fun and lightly competitive.
Support Starts With A Conversation
Fill out the form to connect with our team and learn about support available through Friends & Advocates Peel.