“Whatever journey you want to take, I’ll support you through”: a mixed methods evaluation of a peer worker program in the hospital emergency department

Abstract Background People who are unhoused, use substances (drugs and/or alcohol), and who have mental health conditions experience barriers to care access and are frequently confronted with discrimination and stigma in health care settings. The role of Peer Workers in addressing these gaps in a ho...

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Main Authors: Meghan O’Neill, Camilla Michalski, Kate Hayman, Jennifer Hulme, The Neighbourhood Group Community Services(Lorie Steer), Sané Dube, Lori M. Diemert, Kathy Kornas, Alice Schoffel, Laura C. Rosella, Andrew Boozary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10532-5