Our Code of Conduct

We believe in mutual respect & dignity for all!

H.O.P.E. has adopted these values of peer support:

• Mutual respect for all persons regardless of circumstances
• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental illness
• Personal responsibility for one’s own actions & decisions
• Understanding that comes from personal experience with mental illness
• Non-judgmental support
• Hope for recovery from the effects of mental illness
• Self-Determination to make one’s own choices
• Self-Care for one’s own health
• Give-and-take between all people
• Mentoring to share life learnings with others

To create an environment of safety & respect for all participants we follow these guidelines:

• No use of alcohol/illegal drugs on site
• Avoid offensive language, teasing, gossip and hurtful remarks
• No discrimination (sexism, racism or any prejudicial behaviour)
• No sexual harassment
• Respect confidentiality – “What is said here – stays here”
• Stay home if you have a cold or flu  virus – and come back when you are well.