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A structured training and supervision program for peer supporters was codeveloped through workshops with mental health professionals and youth with lived experience of mental health challenges in South Africa and Uganda. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate a structured peer mentor model within a digital mental health intervention in low- and middle-income countries.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of a training and supervision program for peer supporters delivering a digital mental health intervention in South Africa and Uganda.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n We conducted a mixed methods evaluation of the peer mentor program. Quantitative metrics assessed the feasibility of recruitment, retention, and attendance among peer mentors (n=13, South Africa; n=4, Uganda), as well as training acceptability. Fidelity, adherence, and competence were scored at the session level and converted to percentages of the maximum possible score. Linear mixed-effects regression models with a random intercept for provider and site estimated adjusted marginal means (95% CI). In-depth interviews and focus group discussions explored program acceptability and implementation factors.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n The peer mentor training and supervision program was feasible and acceptable in both settings, with high recruitment (South Africa: n=13\/19, 68%; Uganda: 4\/4, 100%), retention (South Africa: 9\/13, 69%; Uganda: 4\/4, 100%), and training attendance rates (89%\u201092% in South Africa and 100% in Uganda), alongside qualitative reports of high satisfaction. All peer mentors met a minimum posttraining competency threshold (\u226550%), with median competency scores of 70.7% (IQR 45.8%\u201078.2%) in South Africa and 75.4% (IQR 73.8%\u201077.3%) in Uganda. Independent ratings of recorded calls indicated high overall fidelity in South Africa (84.7%, 95% CI 80.3%\u201089.0%) and Uganda (87.7%, 95% CI 83.4%\u201092.1%). Adherence was higher in Uganda than South Africa (adjusted mean difference [AMD] 13.30 percentage points, 95% CI 8.99\u201017.61;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001), as was competence (AMD 4.88 percentage points, 95% CI 1.23\u20108.53;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.009). The AMD in overall fidelity (3.06 percentage points, 95% CI \u22120.98 to 7.10) was not statistically significant (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =.14). The qualitative findings emphasized the value of ongoing supervision and capacity development, interactive training approaches, and blended delivery models.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Locally adapted training and supervision models can strengthen peer mentor capabilities to support digital interventions. Adequate supervisory capacity and incentive structures are critical to sustain engagement, retention, and fidelity. In settings with frequent network disruptions, periodic in-person contact between peer mentors and supervisors may enhance fidelity. 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