Christina A.
State Peer Recovery Specialist · Anna, IL
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About Christina
I've been a certified peer specialist since 2016 - first in Oklahoma, and for the past several years in Illinois. My current job involves training and supporting other peers to become certified, but I especially enjoy creating virtual spaces where people can feel free to share without judgment, or just sit back and listen - whichever feels right to them at the time. I have personal lived experience with both mental health (anxiety, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder) and substance use (multiple substances over many years), as well as related general health and wellness issues (fatigue, pain, weight, etc.). Despite a variety of lived and living experiences, I try to never assume that I understand exactly what a person is going through - each of us is an individual that experiences our challenges in our unique individual way.
My Recovery Story
It took me many years to understand the connection between my inner thoughts I was having, and my behaviors. I tried several medications and have seen multiple therapists, but what really helped me the most is just being around other people who have experienced similar challenges with their mental health. I'm very fortunate to work in a job where everyone on our team has lived experienced with mental health and/or substance use challenges, but even if I didn't have that job, I would definitely reach out for peer support - it has been the root of my recovery.
My Motivation To Help
I strongly believe in meeting people where they're at, and giving them space to share at whatever level they are comfortable, even if that means none at all. I want to provide a non-judgmental space where people who aren't comfortable going into traditional mental health facilities can find the community and support they may be looking for. There is so much stigma out there about mental health challenges, especially about self-harm and thoughts of suicide, and noone deserves to be judged for those things.
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What peers say about Christina
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"thoughtful input."
Ken R.
Harm Reduction - Recovery/Wellness of All Kinds - 1-on-1 · October 2026
"enjoyable and insightful conversations."
Ken R.
Harm Reduction - Recovery/Wellness of All Kinds - 1-on-1 · September 2026
"caring concerned and compassionate."
Ken R.
Harm Reduction - Recovery/Wellness of All Kinds - 1-on-1 · August 2026
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