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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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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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Joseph L.
Certified Peer Supporter
(9)I'm bipolar and on disability for over 30 years! I'm a real live "George McFly!"and love Star Trek. My psychiatrist has sanctioned turning my life into a professional Hollywood screenplay!
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Rex B.
Certified Peer Supporter
(9)For the past five years, I have dedicated my time to providing Peer Support at a hospital diversion and warm line. Working with our Peers is a passion of mine, and I am committed to helping others in need.
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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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Angel F.
Certified Peer Supporter
(6)Hello all. My name is Angel. I am absolutely grateful to be in recovery and able to aid others along their journey. I am a mother of two, and work diligently to provide my children a childhood free from a ... view full bio
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Meagan O.
State Peer Recovery Specialist
(4)I am a mom of one, a peer counselor and advocate, and a person in long-term recovery. I live with my little one and husband of over 20 years. I am currently in school to gain my CASAC & MSW. ... view full bio
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Cristine K.
State Certified Peer Supporter
(4)I have always valued helping people. I am honored and so grateful that I GET to work in Peer Support and provide a safe space for folks to be heard and shown the compassion that we all deserve. I do ... view full bio
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Dana D.
State Certified Peer Supporter
(4)I’ve been a peer support specialist for 9 years. During those nine years, I’ve facilitated several support, processing, and educational groups. I love helping people develop the gifts inside themselves. I’m an avid hiker/backpacker. Backpacked the Appalachian Trail and several ... view full bio
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Gala G.
State Certified Peer Supporter
(1)Hello!! My name is Gala (Gay-la). I’m a Wife, Mom and Certified Peer Support Specialist. Prior to taking some time off to focus on myself and healing, I worked as a Mass Transit Operator and had a photography business. I ... view full bio
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