Luanne V.

About Luanne Vinson

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Biography

I am a National Certified Peer Support Specialist. Most important is I have lived experience with Bipolar, anxiety, depressing,PTSD..I have a chronic medical condition so I understand what that is like. I am certified in grief counseling. I have experienced normal grief and complicated grief. I can walk you through the steps and will be there for you. I know what its like to file for disability and I can help you with that process. I have been homeless before but I got out of the black hole and you can too. I am a certified Youth mental Health Coach. I am also a forensic certified Peer Support specialist

Specialties

Addiction Recovery Bipolar Disorder Cancer Chronic Illnesses General Support Life Skills Mental Health Ministry PTSD

My Recovery Story

I have been in Recovery since 1995. At first I did not know how important self care and coping skills were till I started using them. When I started to use them my life got better

My Motivation To Help

I love helping other people. I was a Nurse for over 33 years. Also a Firefighter and EMT. Helping is in my Genes. I know Recovery is in everyones reach and I am here to help

My Chatrooms

Support for Friends and Family members of those with mental Illness

Members: 277

After Facilitating groups for friends and family for over a year. I see the need for a safe place for friends and family members to get help and be in a community

HeyPeers Certified: Bipolar Support Chat

Members: 2866

Moderated by Luanne Vinson, a HeyPeers Group Leader. This group is for all who cope with bipolar or mood disorders. There is a weekly meeting covering many topics related to achieving wellness with bipolar disorder. Chat is supplemental to the group meetings and for anyone interested in recovery for Bipolar Disorder.