This report discusses many issues with which those who are implementing peer counseling programs will have to contend. Although it is recommended that peer counseling program implementors be aware of and know how they will deal with each of the issues prior to program implementation, the issues are presented according to their identifiable time sequences. The first section, Global Issues, focuses on legal and ethical issues, as well as on arguments for and against the use of the label "counselor" when describing peer counselors. The second section, Pre-training Stage, examines the issues of how to enlist support for a peer counseling program, assess needs, and delineate objectives. Peer counselor selection process issues are also considered. The third section, Training Stage, discusses issues related to the content and process of training, duration of training, and qualifications of trainers. Examples of training packages and widely used training manuals are included. The final section, Post-training Stage, examines the issues of tracking, supervision, peer duties, and special training topics. Each of the three training-related stages has its own evaluation component. Fifty references are included. Addresses for the National Peer Helpers' Association in the United States and for the Peer Counselling Project in Canada are appended. (NB)