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Joseph L.
Certified Peer Supporter
(16)I'm bipolar and recently got off disability after 30 years! I consider this a remarkable personal accomplishment !'m a real live "George McFly!"and love Star Trek!My psychiatrist has sanctioned turning my life into a professional Hollywood screenplay! I practice Daily ... view full bio
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Nicolette R.
State Peer Recovery Specialist
(15)I am a Certified Recovery Support Specialist and supervisor of a living room program for a community mental health agency. Additionally, I am an adjunct professor at Illinois Institute of Technology in the Recovery Support Certificate program. I identify as ... view full bio
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Lisa R.
Certified Peer Supporter
(14)Hi. I am a parent of an adult child with a diagnosis of BP1 with Mania and Psychotic features. I know how traumatizing all the pieces to this relationship can be. We, as caregivers, deserve a place where others may ... view full bio
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Rhonda K.
Certified Peer Supporter
(14)My name is Rhonda Knight, CPS-MH. I am a Certified Peer Specialist- Mental Health. I am certified in Trauma Informed Care, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Certified Peer to Peer Facilitator, and NAMI Certified Presenter. I will also be ... view full bio
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Lisa Marie A.
Certified Peer Supporter
(12)I'm a Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist also certified in Intentional Peer Support, and a Poetry Therapy Practitioner who uses creativity to approach everything I do. I'm passionate about normalizing mental health struggles as a human experience in need of compassion, ... view full bio
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Teana E.
State Certified Peer Supporter
(12)My name is Teána (T-ahna) and as a mother, Black woman and DV survivor I know that I can be my own worst critic. My healing journey has brought me a long way and I now know I am worthy. ... view full bio
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Miranda G.
State Certified Peer Supporter
(7)With over 13 years of experience in the peer support sector, I have dedicated my career to helping others navigate their journeys and find their strengths. My passion for this work fuels my daily commitment to making a positive impact ... view full bio
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Rebecca M.
Certified Peer Supporter
(6)I am a Certified Peer Support Specialist, an Integrated Forensic Peer Support Specialist, and a Hope Coach for several agencies. I volunteer at several agencies as well as a CPSS. I am a Connections facilitator for my local NAMI affiliate. ... view full bio
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Jessica L.
Certified Peer Supporter
(6)Jessica Larriva (Jess) is a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist based in Southern Arizona. Her Peer Support style of meeting each individual where they're at without judgment fosters a sense of safety and reassurance for her clients. Jess helps clients ... view full bio
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Jessica D.
Certified Peer Supporter
(6)Choosing me as your peer support specialist means partnering with someone dedicated to your well-being and committed to facilitating meaningful change in your life. With over a decade in healthcare, including critical roles in behavioral health and crisis stabilization, I ... view full bio
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