About OPDI
OPDI represents the consumer voice by highlighting the achievements and challenges, potential and needs of our member organizations and the many individuals who use them. We represent their interests at the major provincial mental health/addiction policy planning and strategy implementation tables.
Mission
The Ontario Peer Development Initiative’s mission is to strengthen and promote diverse peer voices in Ontario, through community building, information-sharing, collaboration, advocacy, and education.
Vision
A world in which lived experience is valued, peer autonomy and peer culture are protected, diversity is respected, and peer support is availabe to all.
Values
- Lived Experience and Experiential knowledge
OPDI values lived experience and the skills and knowledge gained through experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns, and navigating systems and related systemic barriers, stigma, and discrimination. - Independent Peer Voice
OPDI is member-driven and rooted in and accountable to the history of the Consumer/Survivor movement and sustaining an independent, peer voice. - Diversity as Strength
OPDI advocates for social justice, equity, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and inclusion. We respect and value all people and embrace diverse experiences related to race, religion, spiritualty, ethnicity, gender identity, age, class, income, sexual identity, disability, geographic location, and unique life experiences. - Hope and Wellness/Recovery
OPDI believes in the right of each individual to self determine their own approach to wellness/recovery and to learn from their peers. - Integrity, Transparency, and Honesty
OPDI acts with integrity, transparency, and honesty in all its relationships and partnerships. - Innovation through Partnership and Collaboration
OPDI is committed to building and fostering an innovative peer community through partnership and collaboration. We are stronger together than alone.