Certified Peer Supporters ready to help!

Kristin F.

Certified Peer Supporter

Hi! My name is Kristin and my pronouns are She/Her/Hers. I am from Long Island and I have volunteered and worked in the Peer space for 6 years. In addition to being a Certified Peer Support Specialist, I am a Survivor and an Advocate. I'm also a writer, an editor, an animal lover and I am especially passionate about animal rescue and rehabilitation. Working with and caring for animals has been tremendously therapeutic for me. I am also well-versed in how to certify emotional support animals. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, reading, writing poetry, photography, singing, dancing and spending time with my family and friends. My #1 happy place is the beach. I would be honored to provide you with support and encouragement on your unique healing journey. Please don't hesitate to connect with me in one of my group meetings, 1-on-1 coaching meetings or in my chat room. In the meantime, please be gentle with yourself and practice quality self-care. You are worthy and you deserve to find peace in your heart and mind!

Cimone H.

Certified Peer Supporter

5.0

For most of my life, I was searching. I tried on different careers, picked up skills along the way, and each time convinced myself I had finally found my place in the world. But every time, the work started to feel like a performance — like I was playing a role that belonged to someone else. Becoming a wife and mother added more weight to what I was already carrying alone, and I kept moving anyway, the way so many of us do. ​ It wasn't until I was 31, in the middle of the worst depressive episode of my life, that I was diagnosed with ADHD — and for the first time, I started to understand myself. That fallout became my foundation. Taking off the masks, slowing down, and learning about my own mind and body led me to everything I do today. ​ I spent over eight years in the insurance and financial planning industry. I thrived at first because I genuinely wanted to help people — but I was terrified to be fully seen. The autonomy I had over my work felt like freedom until it became the thing that sent me over the edge. Everything had to fall apart before I could see clearly. ​​ Founding MentalBlkMom,Inc. ​ My recovery gave me purpose. And as I healed, I kept hearing the same story from the women around me — Black women pouring everything into everyone else, at the expense of their own mental health, their finances, and their peace. I knew I had to do something about it. I founded MentalBlkMom, Inc., a nonprofit organization created to support the mental health and financial wellness of Black mothers. I became a student of the psychology of Black women — studying the cultural stigma around mental health in our community, the systemic barriers we face, and the unique weight we carry. That research deepened my commitment and led me to become a Certified Peer Specialist for Mental Health (CPS-MH), a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), and a Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP). ​​ The H.O.P.E Coaching Model -  Peer Support Differently ​ But I didn't want to do peer support the traditional way — inside a behavioral health facility, behind closed doors, inaccessible to the women who needed it most. I wanted to meet Black mothers where they are, with non-clinical, lived-experience-based support that actually fits into real life. That's how the H.O.P.E. Coaching Model was born — a framework I developed to help mothers in recovery transform overwhelming goals into small, sustainable daily habits, one session at a time.

Brigette A.

Certified Peer Supporter

5.0

Hi I'm Brigette!! I am an experienced peer supporter. I also have a background in healthcare. Life is never a one size fits all and either is support. From lived experience MH is not a definition but a part of the journey. I'm a strong believer that taking time to let someone know that they are seen and heard matters . I have navigated life while living with anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Shavone S.

State Certified Peer Supporter

3.67

👤 Name: Shavone 🌟 Title: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist & Holistic Life Coach 🔠 Pronouns: She/Her 📍Online 🗣️ Languages Spoken: English 🌿 About Me: Hi, I’m Shavone 👋🏾 — a holistic peer counselor, spiritual mentor, and a woman who has walked through the depths of recovery and now stands empowered, ready to walk with you. With years of lived experience in successful recovery from substance use, PTSD, social anxiety, OCD, and grief and loss, I bring empathy, strength, and soul to each session I offer. I know what it's like to feel lost — and I also know what it means to rise again. 🌅 📚 My Credentials Include: ✅ Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Trainer ✅ Suicide Prevention Advocate ✅ Trauma-Informed Care Professional ✅ MARS (Medication-Assisted Recovery) Supporter ✅ Mobile Peer Recovery Specialist ✅ Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist ✅ Cultural Competency & Spiritual Mentor ✅ REVIVE Trainer & Administrator ✅ Holistic Living Life Coach ✅ Recovery Ally & Advocate 💫 My Approach: I practice holistic support, meaning I focus on your mind 🧠, body 💪🏽, and spirit 🕊️. Whether you’re processing pain, navigating transitions, or simply craving a safe space to be seen and heard, I offer tools, guidance, and deep listening. ✨ You are not broken — you are becoming. ✨ You are not alone — you are deeply held here. 🤝 Let’s Connect: I’m honored to support you with care, wisdom, and lived experience. Healing is possible — and I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way. 💖

Rebecca M.

Certified Peer Supporter

5.0

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 recovery influencer. I am a public speaker for various companies. I have been in recovery since 2014 from Anxiety, Schizoaffective Bi-polar, OCD, Depression, and various other mental health conditions. I work as a tour guide, delivery driver, and background extra actress. I have worked for the Orlando area theme parks, entertainment venues, retail outlets, restaurants, tourism destinations, call centers, healthcare, and mental health centers. I am a married cat mom. I enjoy traveling, photography, and graphic design.

Victoria H.

Certified Peer Supporter

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.

Majesta K.

State Peer Recovery Specialist

5.0

I am a doctoral-level professional and lifelong learner who understands that academic and professional success do not offer immunity from mental health struggles. My own journey involves a lifetime history of navigating severe depression and the behavioral health system—both within the clinical 'machine' and through independent resilience. Because I have maintained a trajectory of high-level education and leadership while managing these internal battles, I offer a unique perspective for those struggling in rigorous or high-pressure environments. My approach is built on a foundation of radical honesty and clinical ethics, balanced with the deep empathy only lived experience can provide. I specialize in helping clients bridge the gap between their internal reality and the external demands of their lives, providing the accountability needed to traverse systemic barriers and personal shadows alike.

Frank W.

Certified Peer Supporter

5.0

I am from Detroit, MI, with 18 years of experience as a Peer Support Specialist across four different states. I specialize in supporting individuals with substance use challenges, mental health concerns, community re-entry, and the stressors that come with street life. I see myself as an agent of change, committed to empowering others. I am currently working as a Peer Support Specialist and am dedicated to helping people who, like me, have slipped through the cracks and deserve another chance to rise.

Cynthia F.

Certified Peer Supporter

5.0

I am Cynthia Franks. I am a certified Mental Health Peer Specialist. I have come to this space to share my lived experience with others and offer hope and resilience from my experience. And support others in navigating their pathway to wellness and recovery.

Kristy S.

Certified Peer Supporter

5.0

I am a CPRS specializing in family support My experience comes as a care giver supporting an individual with severe mental illness. Through my experiences, I realized that I never wanted anyone to feel alone like I once did. This led me to discovering ways that I could give back to others traveling on journeys they never asked to be on.

Sarah K.

Certified Peer Supporter

Hi, my name is Sarah. Im a certified Support for Healthcare Workers & Work-Life Balance" or "Navigating Career Transitions & Resilience. As a peer supporter, I am passionate about creating a compassionate space dedicated to women's mental health. Whether you are navigating everyday burnout, life transitions, emotional fatigue, or just need a supportive ear from someone who understands, you don’t have to carry it alone."

Melanie T.

Certified Peer Supporter

I am a Medi-Cal State Certified Peer Support Specialist. I began my Peer Support Journey in September of 2018 when I completed Peer Employment Training through RI International. It was during the Pandemic that I found my job working for The Warmline in San Diego. I was a Peer Support Specialist answering calls until October 2021 when I became The Warmline Coordinator and Program Manager. I managed The Warmline for almost two years until I stepped down in July of 2023. I've lived with mental illness for most of my life and have found Peer Support to be the most meaning job and major experience to further help and maintain my own recovery journey.