Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with Arkansas state certification and national recognition through NAADAC, currently advancing skills through Peer Recovery Specialist Advanced Training. Equipped with Mental Health First Aid Certification and a robust healthcare background, offering extensive hands-on peer support experience in recovery housing, community-based AA referrals, one-on-one mentoring, peer-led groups, documentation support, and transportation assistance. Known for delivering compassionate support while maintaining confidentiality and reliability, effectively assisting individuals in integrating recovery principles into their daily lives. Committed to ongoing education and professional development, with training in Stopping Stigma, Stopping Overdose, Implementing SBIRT with Adolescents, Core and Advanced Ethics, and SMART Recovery.
Spoke with the local community, letting them know there were options to help them with their addiction. These were Peers settled outside of stores or on corners. Spreading the word of a new beginning and giving them away to reach me, if and when they are ready. Taking the time to listen to the accounts of their past and how their addiction came about. Always keeping myself safe by speaking in an open area, where I could be seen, but we were not heard.
Title: Peer Recovery Specialist | Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with NAADAC (NCPRSS)