Alicia Leyda
Saint Albans,WV
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Liaison- CARE/ CPD (City of Charleston)
First Choice Services
Charleston, West Virginia
06.2024 - Current
- Respond on CARE 1 with law enforcement and fire for crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Coordinate behavioral health, housing, medical, and community service connections in real time
- Conduct outreach to unhoused individuals and link to supportive services
- Strengthen continuity of care through follow-up and system coordination
- Support CARE protocol development and program improvement
- Provide 24/7 crisis coordination support to CPD and community partners
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Prestera Mental Health Center
Charleston, West Virginia
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered peer support for mental health and substance use disorder services.
- Connected clients to treatment options and essential resources.
- Coordinated with courts, Child Protective Services, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Supported crisis response through effective collaboration.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
WV Peers/ West Virginia Sober Living
Charleseton , WV
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted community outreach for unhoused and SUD populations.
- Facilitated peer groups and Naloxone trainings across community and treatment settings.
- Connected individuals to housing, treatment, and healthcare resources.
Peer Supervisor/ Supportive Counselor
WVFSRS
Charleston, West Virginia
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervised evening peer recovery coaches.
- Provided crisis support, intakes, and ongoing peer recovery services.
- Coordinated clinical appointments and supported medical compliance processes.
- Documentation on services
- Maintained thorough documentation on services provided for future reference.
Director of Operations
Liam's Place LLC
Charleston, West Virginia
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided court-ordered family support services in abuse/neglect cases
- Coordinated with CPS, courts, and providers to support compliance and treatment
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Addictions
BVCTC
South Charleston, WV05-2014
High School Diploma -
Nitro High School
Nitro, WV05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Concord University
Athens, WV05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Marshall University
Huntington, WVSkills
- Law Enforcement & Fire Collaboration Program Development & Oversight Court-Involved Case Coordination Staff Supervision Unhoused Outreach & Engagement TraumaInformed Care Cross-System Communication Public Speaking & Communication Relationship Building with Community Providers & Treatment Centers Community Resource Navigation
Timeline
Peer Liaison- CARE/ CPD (City of Charleston)
First Choice Services
06.2024 - Current
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Prestera Mental Health Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
Peer Supervisor/ Supportive Counselor
WVFSRS
12.2021 - 07.2022
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
WV Peers/ West Virginia Sober Living
10.2021 - 01.2023
Director of Operations
Liam's Place LLC
05.2020 - 11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Addictions
BVCTC
High School Diploma -
Nitro High School
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Concord University
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Marshall University