A safe space for healing, connection, and empowerment.
ACT’s Peer Support Program provides a safe, non-judgmental space where survivors can connect with others who understand their journey.
About the Peer Support Program
ACT is the only organization in the province that provides peer support specific to survivors of human trafficking.
What is peer support?
Peer Support is a supportive relationship between individuals who share similar lived experiences. For survivors of human trafficking, Peer Support provides a safe, non-judgmental space where they can connect with others who understand their journey.
It is based on mutual respect, shared understanding, and empowerment.
Benefits of peer support
Shared Understanding: Connects survivors with others who "get it," reducing isolation.
Empowerment: Encourages self-determination and reinforces personal strengths.
Hope & Healing: Seeing others in recovery can inspire hope and resilience.
Practical Guidance: Peers offer real-world coping strategies and resources.
“Thank you, ACT Alberta, for making space for my voice and for standing alongside survivors in ways that go beyond words. Your work doesn’t just help individuals — it challenges the very systems that allow exploitation to persist. I’m grateful to be part of a community that believes in safety, dignity, and change — both real and auroral, as beautiful and shifting as the northern lights.”
– Survivor of human trafficking and ACT Alberta client
Finding the right support for you
ACT Alberta’s Peer Support Program offers flexible support designed to meet survivors where they are on their healing journey. Each type of support is guided by the survivor’s needs and paced to ensure they feel comfortable, supported, and in control of their healing process.
One-on-one peer support
A survivor works individually with a peer supporter, allowing for personalized connection and trust-building.
Group peer support
Survivors come together in a facilitated space to share experiences, learn from one another, and foster community.
Connect with us
Have questions or want to join our Peer Support Program? Send us a message and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
“There were moments when I truly felt seen and heard by the organization, and I’m so grateful for everything they’ve done for me. My journey has been a profound experience, and if I could share one thing with others going through something similar, it would be this: Be strong and be resilient.”
– Survivor of human trafficking and ACT Alberta client