Victoria H.
Certified Peer Supporter · Wethersfield, CT
Rooted in lived experience and informed by extensive training, I create space for honest connection, possibility, and self-directed recovery. My practice draws on Intentional Peer Support, WRAP, Mental Health First Aid,…
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About Victoria
I’ve lived enough chapters to know that the hardest stories can become the most powerful ones. I’m Victoria—a person who believes that authenticity, resilience, humor, and a genuine willingness to keep growing can change the course of a life. I’m naturally curious, deeply compassionate, and someone who wants to understand the “why” behind people, not simply judge the “what.” My own experiences have taught me perseverance, humility, accountability, and the value of being given a chance while you’re still figuring things out. They’ve shaped the way I see people: I look for potential where others may only see problems, and I believe people are far more than the hardest thing they’ve ever done. I love learning, connecting with others, finding creative solutions, and turning difficult moments into opportunities for growth. I bring warmth and authenticity into the spaces I enter, while also bringing determination, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility. Integrity matters deeply to me, and I strive to leave the people I encounter feeling heard, respected, and valued. What makes me different isn’t that I have all the answers—it’s that I’m willing to keep learning, keep showing up, and keep looking for possibilities where others may have stopped looking. I’m constantly evolving, and I genuinely believe the best version of who we are is never the final version. I am a Certified Peer Support and Recovery Professional, with multiple strengths and trainings that have been fueled by my own lived experience. I currently have obtained trainings in: Mental Health First Aid, Ct Hearing Voices Network, Alternatives to Suicide, Supporting recovery during the transition to adulthood, Wellness Recovery Action Planning, Intentional Peer Support Core Training, Working together through barriers to treatment, Identifying and Intervening in the Early Stages of Psychosis, Recovery Professional Learning Collaborative - Opioid Use Disorder: Best Practices for Support & Healing, Setting Boundaries where it counts, Navigating Conflict, Utilizing Self-care and coping mechanisms, PTSD and trauma informed training, Supporting disabilities, Core concepts to homelessness, Supporting our veterans.
My Recovery Story
My recovery began with a choice: I wanted a different life. After more than a decade in and out of jail, in 2023 I spent 2 of a 4 year prison sentence, being the first time going in sober. Within three months of my release, I began peer support training. Today, I support people experiencing homelessness as they pursue stability and independent living. I’m also honored to have been nominated for Connecticut’s Recovery Support Specialist of the Year. My journey is proof that change can begin anywhere—and grow one determined step at a time.
My Motivation To Help
I know firsthand that even the hardest chapters don’t have to define your future. With courage, support, and room to recognize your own strengths, change can become possible—one step at a time. The community helped me find hope when I needed it, and now I’m motivated to offer that same kind of encouragement to others. In my work, I create a supportive space to explore what matters to you, build on what’s already within you, and discover new possibilities for your life—at your pace and on your terms.
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