You just described about 70% to 75% of the cases involving individuals who use the peer support program. That's sort of a typical case. It's exactly as you described it.
I have been working with the commission as a civilian for three years. It's really important to understand that a peer support program does not replace clinical care—as you probably implied with your question. It complements it. There is a complementarity between the two systems when things are going well.
Thirteen years ago, when I established this organization, many doctors were convinced that it wouldn't work, that these people were sick, that they would exceed their limitations, and so on. Fortunately, no such problems have arisen. Peer helpers generally work closely together. The situation in some parts of Canada may be worse than in others, but I think that, generally speaking, peer helpers are the light at the end of the tunnel that gives people hope. Peers give them enough confidence to seek help. Their situation will certainly get worse if they do not seek help. We cannot guarantee that their doctor will help them recover fully. However, it's certain that, if they continue to experience symptoms of that nature, they will slip up and get fired.
Basically, peer helpers encourage people to seek help, but without making any promises.
We don't know what the outcome is going to be.
In any case, that's what I saw when I was part of the program and what I still see when I work with them as a civilian.