I use my lived experience to help others navigate the mental health system. I provide support, empathy, understanding and hope to help those who may be struggling or supporting someone who is struggling with mental health.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Navigator
NAMI of Greater Toledo
Toledo, OH
06.2024 - Current
Assist Families and Individual with Navigating the Mental Health System.
Connect Families and Individual with community resources
Facilitate Weekly Family Support Group
Facilitate Family to Family and Family & Friends education classes
Coordinated outreach to promote NAMI and raise awareness about mental health issues.
Group Facilitator
Midwest Centers, Toledo
Toledo
02.2021 - 05.2024
Facilitated group sessions to promote engagement and collaboration among participants.
Developed and implemented tailored programming to meet diverse participant needs.
Documented clients attendance and participation
Collect and document Urinalysis
Conducted one on one sessions with clients bi-weekly
Updated treatment plans
Determined clients eligibility for Day Treatment Program
Case Manager
Midwest Centers, Toledo
Toledo
02.2021 - 03.2022
Met with Caseload weekly
Assisted linking clients to community resources
Assisted clients in the community with court and probation
Updated client’s treatment plan
Documented individual sessions with clients
Case Manager
Empowered For Excellence, Toledo
Toledo
08.2017 - 05.2019
Met with clients on a weekly basis
Connected clients with community resources
Collected and documented urinalysis
Assisted client in the community with court, probation and medical appointments
Family Navigator at EMBRACE Initiative UMB / Department of Social Services ContractorFamily Navigator at EMBRACE Initiative UMB / Department of Social Services Contractor
Military Family Navigator – Child Care Navigator at North Bay Military Family Resource CentreMilitary Family Navigator – Child Care Navigator at North Bay Military Family Resource Centre