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Skills
Peer Support & Mentorship: Skilled in providing one-on-one and group support to individuals facing mental health, addiction, and personal struggles, using lived experience to guide and empower.
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation: Experienced in managing high-stress situations and using de-escalation techniques to ensure safety and stability for clients in crisis.
Advocacy & Resource Navigation: Expertise in helping clients access resources, navigate social service systems, and advocate for their needs, especially in areas like housing, mental health, and recovery.
Case Management & Progress Monitoring: Proficient in tracking client progress, documenting sessions, and ensuring clients meet personal and treatment goals in collaboration with other service providers.
Cultural Humility & Sensitivity: Committed to understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring inclusive, non-judgmental support for individuals from all walks of life.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Adept at working within multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement client-centered care plans, providing insights and support for overall client well-being.
Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate complex issues clearly and work effectively with clients, colleagues, and community partners.
Resilience & Personal Growth: Demonstrated ability to overcome personal challenges and use those experiences to foster a deeper understanding of others' struggles, supporting them in their recovery.
Client Engagement & Empowerment: Ability to build trust and rapport with clients, encouraging them to take an active role in their own healing and recovery process.
Behavioral Health Knowledge: Deep understanding of behavioral health disorders, including mental illness, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, with a focus on recovery and harm reduction strategies.
About
I am a compassionate and resilient individual who is deeply committed to supporting others, particularly those facing challenges like mental illness, homelessness, and substance abuse. My own lived experience has shaped my empathetic approach to peer support, allowing me to connect authentically with others in need. I am passionate about helping others
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