Certified Peer Supporters ready to help!

Ashley P.

State Peer Recovery Specialist

I'm a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) based in the Baltimore, MD area. I currently work as a Mobile Mentor at an alternative school supporting high-need youth. My background includes being a naloxone trainer, SBIRT, motivational interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, Maryland Crisis Response and Stabilization, along being a published writer and podcast host in the mental health space. I am an animal person and am a servant to my cat King Kevin. I play video games, have a sarcastic sense of humor when appropriate, and love to sing. I had a fashion career in my early 20's presenting my collection in New York Fashion Week 5 times, as well as being nominated for various fashion awards.

Vincent N.

Other

Hi! My name is Vincent and I have been in recovery for a year, and my goal is to help others achieve wellness on their own terms. I have an extensive knowledge of mental health conditions from personal as well as secondhand experience, coupled with a passion for determining how factors such as lifestyle, stressors, cultural background, and personal identity can play a significant role in shaping your personal experience. The principles of peer support are first nature to me. I believe that optimal health can be achieved through awareness, consistency, and commitment. No matter what struggles you may be facing, I’m here to help you discover solutions that will work for you. Ask and you shall receive - so don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help.

Patricia O.

Certified Peer Supporter

Hey Peers! I am a peer with lived experience with mental health and substance use co occurring disorders in recovery, as well as system navigation with the Justice System re-entry. I became a Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist after finding my calling working with those living with mental health and substance use. I went on to become a Registered Alcohol and Drug Tech, and currently work for Peer Voices United as a Community Health worker Case Manager, where I currently serve the justice system involved population.

Kati D.

State Certified Peer Supporter

Hi friends! I am a single mom of 3 beautiful kids, with WAY too much experience in addiction and mental health! I am a child of 8, with genetic history of mental health issues, trauma, etc. I have a psychology degree and biology minor, but none that compares to life experience and wanting to talk with people and hear stories. I understand the inner workings of nature AND nurture. I also am working on my peer support certification in TX. I have two stickers in my wallet: Mental Health Matters, and Therapy is for Everyone. That sums it up! I am hear to LISTEN. I will not always have the answers. Right now it is about connection, understanding, and feeling heard and supported. I look forward to hearing what you have to share.

Noni J.

Certified Peer Supporter

Hi, I’m Noni. Through Unfiltered & Understood (U_n_U), I offer peer support that cuts through clinical jargon and gives you space to just be yourself. As a certified MHPS and RSPS, I walk alongside you through mental health hurdles and recovery ups and downs. No guilt, no shame, and no lectures—just honest peer-to-peer connection where your voice is heard and respected.

Julian K.

State Peer Recovery Specialist

Born in Chicago, but I've been an upstate New Yorker since age 11, starting in the tiny town of Norwich then Binghamton and finally finding my home in Buffalo. I enjoy reading comics and novels, creative writing, tent camping, strategy games, and going to the movie theater with friends. Most of all, I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife is my best friend and the love of my life and last November she gave birth to our daughter, Lizzie. We also have a black lab named Donut and an American shorthair named Xena (although we all call her Kiki.) I have always been an extrovert and social chameleon but over time I've come to love quieter environments and activities, things I can appreciate now that I've learned to like myself and enjoy being alone with only my own thoughts to keep company. I am an avid reader and I love following the development of new techniques and treatments being utilized in the recovery world.

Frank C.

Certified Peer Supporter

Frank C qualified in 2021 passing the (CRPS) Florida Certification Board (FCB) Examination, and as of 2025 is a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS), concurrently graduating in 2021 with a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Support (MHCC), building on his earlier academic foundation of a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Psychology.

Sarah H.

State Peer Recovery Specialist

I am a CPSP, for the state of Indiana but my qualifications started at birth. I am a multiple survivor and raised in a 12-Step recovery program since age 6 . I discovered the components that were attributing to my Re-traumatization and my inability to sustain my recovery. After decades of pain and being recycled within mental health facilities and some correctional I found a way to finally be free. I am here to tell you that I'm alive, and grateful. I'm confident that I can help many navigate their pathway to recovery, peace, and healing. Its a process but I promise you it will be worth it for you and me. I am supportive of the neurodiverse population. I love all people. Join me to discover all the great things that lie ahead for us. I will be offering a barrage of different meeting platforms for you to join. I am certified as a SMART Recovery facilitator and I chair ACA which explores the Trauma model. I am a Positive Psychology Affiliate. I plan to facilitate some of these great research proven contents. I am well acquainted at being resourceful. I will never force you to stay but I'll miss you. I will direct you to other resources and/or providers upon request. I very excited to be on board and can't wait to meet you all.

Angela B.

Certified Peer Supporter

I’m a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, yoga instructor, and somatic healer in long-term recovery, dedicated to helping others find balance and wholeness through holistic wellness. I’m a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in long-term recovery, offering peer support grounded in lived experience. I live with disability and have navigated trauma, addiction recovery, burnout, and rebuilding life from the ground up. My approach is rooted in shared understanding, mutual respect, and honest conversation. I create safe, supportive spaces where people can talk openly about recovery, healing, identity, and finding balance. My work is informed by mindfulness and somatic practices, but first and foremost, I show up as a peer — someone who has been there and believes in the power of connection.

Erica U.

Certified Peer Supporter

My name is Erica U, and I have been a peer support specialist for nearly twenty years. Throughout my career, I’ve supported individuals living with bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, night terrors, anxiety, and the challenges that come with caregiving and navigating mental health systems. I founded Erica's Healing Circle Support Groups because I believe deeply in community healing. Our signature group, Accepting Ourselves, is built around a simple but powerful truth: every person deserves acceptance exactly as they are. We welcome people without judgment — not based on weight, income, appearance, or intellect — but on their humanity.

Rich V.

State Certified Peer Supporter

I've spent 30 years leading and mentoring people in professional settings, always with a "power with" approach rather than "power over." I've also been drumming for over 10 years, and it's become a real tool for me, something I use for grounding and connection. People who know me tend to say I stay steady and empathetic even in hard interpersonal moments, and that's what I want to bring here. My own recovery is a big part of why I'm doing this work. I'm a Texas-certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) and Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS), and I bring in HealthRhythms group and individual drumming when it fits. Over the past year I've also trained through Crisis Text Line to build on that. At the end of the day, I believe in walking alongside people, not directing from above. I'm here to listen first.

Emma B.

State Certified Peer Supporter

My name is Emma. I am a certified peer specialist looking to help those on their mental health recovery journey.