Dominique Coker

• Supporting individuals through challenging times by offering one-to-one support, working through barriers of substance use and mental health disorders, who are involved in the criminal justice system. Helping each individual develop a process of change to improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, strive to reach their full potential, reduce recidivism during their incarceration, and continue that guidance and support while transitioning back into society upon their release.

Assisting individuals experiencing crisis situations with compassion and support, navigating the mental health system, and identifying available resources. Helping to reduce hospitalization and incarceration rates, assisting crisis response services, and helping create a welcoming and safe environment.

Lead is a public service initiative that utilizes intense case management and peer services to address a low-level offender's core issues in lieu of arrest. Offering linkage to resources on the individual's terms. Engaging and supporting individuals in various stages of their paths to recovery. Providing guidance and connection to programs and resources in the community. Assist case managers and help individuals in identifying and capitalizing on personal interests, goals, and strengths.

Assisting individuals in navigating through their Medication-Assisted Treatment process. Supporting and modeling effective coping techniques, and developing self-help strategies based on my education and experience. Provided one-on-one peer sessions and facilitated recovery groups.