At Volunteers of America, we are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 16,000 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through our hundreds of human service programs, including housing and healthcare, Volunteers of America touches the lives of 1.5 million people in over 400 communities in 46 states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico each year. Since 1896, we have supported and empowered America's most vulnerable groups, including veterans, at-risk youth, the frail elderly, men and women returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, and those recovering from addictions. Our work touches the mind, body, heart — and ultimately the spirit — of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.
My professional certifications include Certified Work Incentives Practitioner, National Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Recovery Peer Specialist and a Copeland Center trained Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) facilitator. I am also trained and certified in Digital Peer Support and Supporting Older Adults Remotely. My most authentic credential is my lived experience. I have been providing peer support professionally since 2008 in the community mental health system, in-patient settings, and informal community settings. I have 6 years experience working in a Forensic Treatment Fa...
Admin
Diana
Hi everyone, I'm genuinely happy you've found this peer support platform. Take a moment, look around, check out the groups and peer supporter profiles, see what's a good fit for you. My healing journey has been unique, kind of like a patchwork quilt, a piece from here, another piece from there... Some of those pieces have extra meaning for me, every piece has value. Ask questions, connect, join groups, whatever works for you.
Peer Supporter
Mary Ladwig
Peer Supporter
Jim Wong (Facilitator)
Moral Distress and Moral Injury can have devastating effects on a person's ability to function. Help is here.
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Adarzins
Peer Supporter
Hope
Hello and welcome! I am an ordained minister pursuing my doctorate. I hold a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling/Community Chaplaincy and a B.S. in Religion with a minor in Christian Counseling. I also have certificates in Theology and Ministry from Princeton Seminary, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Psychological First Aid, and Skills for Psychological Recovery from the NCTSN Learning Center for Child & Adolescent Trauma. I am also a Stephen Minister and Stephen Leader. My calling is to walk beside others experiencing moral injury or trauma, and be their advocate for spiritual healing.
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Bruce
Peer Supporter
Madonna
Blessings of sweet peace be with you!!!
I am Rev. Madonna J. Arsenault, M.Div., CSD, Chaplain
As a Certified Spiritual Director and Chaplain, I bring all that I have been given on my journey to be with you on yours.
I look forward to our time of sharing on this healing journey in the spiritual care of soul repair
to ease the painful feelings of moral distress and moral injury.
Peer Supporter
Jillianne P. Boyd
Facilitator
Steph Johns
Ready for Resilient Strength Time, ReST! Please join our conversation for some well needed me time. This is all about giving yourself permission to just focus on you and only you. Set aside a very brief window of your day to be present, be yourself, and just maybe gain some resilience and strength while your here.
Peer Supporter
Anne
I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who has worked in hospital, rehabilitation, and community-based social service settings. I focus on advocating for others to ensure everyone has access to the resources necessary to live life in a way that is meaningful to them. I embrace honesty, transparency, and vulnerability in all areas of my life. I am ready and willing to go where I am needed and do whatever comes to hand to assist others in gaining stability and peace. When I'm asked what I most want out of my life, my answer has always been "to make a difference."
Admin
David.Roderick
Welcome to VOA|ReST! I hope you find your time with us helpful for whatever struggles you are experiencing. I'm looking forward to meeting you in VOA| ReST.
Peer Supporter
Raven Smith
Peer Supporter
Robert Hernandez
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Dr Casondra
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Nirenberchik1984
Peer Supporter
Jjajewski
Hello! I'm Jack and I've been very lucky to have peers and mentors in my life who have supported me in many ways. Professionally I have worked in higher education and now serve Volunteers of America of Alaska in organizational development and human resources. I am someone who has found healing through supportive friendships and relationships and the outdoors. Mental health has been a challenge for me my entire life and has had significant impact on my family, which drives me to do this work.
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Group Leader Info
Sunday,
May 22
06:30 PM EDT
VOA|ReST: Resilience Strength Time
Care giver
Volunteers of America
Topic: Moral Distress & Resiliency
Focus: Care workers and others with feelings of isolation, fatigue, frustration, anxiety. All are welcome here.