Certified Peer Supporters ready to help!

Kati D.

State Certified Peer Supporter

Hi friends! I am a single mom of 3 beautiful kids, with WAY too much experience in addiction and mental health! I am a child of 8, with genetic history of mental health issues, trauma, etc. I have a psychology degree and biology minor, but none that compares to life experience and wanting to talk with people and hear stories. I understand the inner workings of nature AND nurture. I also am working on my peer support certification in TX. I have two stickers in my wallet: Mental Health Matters, and Therapy is for Everyone. That sums it up! I am hear to LISTEN. I will not always have the answers. Right now it is about connection, understanding, and feeling heard and supported. I look forward to hearing what you have to share.

Julian K.

State Peer Recovery Specialist

Born in Chicago, but I've been an upstate New Yorker since age 11, starting in the tiny town of Norwich then Binghamton and finally finding my home in Buffalo. I enjoy reading comics and novels, creative writing, tent camping, strategy games, and going to the movie theater with friends. Most of all, I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife is my best friend and the love of my life and last November she gave birth to our daughter, Lizzie. We also have a black lab named Donut and an American shorthair named Xena (although we all call her Kiki.) I have always been an extrovert and social chameleon but over time I've come to love quieter environments and activities, things I can appreciate now that I've learned to like myself and enjoy being alone with only my own thoughts to keep company. I am an avid reader and I love following the development of new techniques and treatments being utilized in the recovery world.

Frank C.

Certified Peer Supporter

Frank C qualified in 2021 passing the (CRPS) Florida Certification Board (FCB) Examination, and as of 2025 is a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS), concurrently graduating in 2021 with a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Support (MHCC), building on his earlier academic foundation of a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Psychology.

Sarah H.

State Peer Recovery Specialist

I am a CPSP, for the state of Indiana but my qualifications started at birth. I am a multiple survivor and raised in a 12-Step recovery program since age 6 . I discovered the components that were attributing to my Re-traumatization and my inability to sustain my recovery. After decades of pain and being recycled within mental health facilities and some correctional I found a way to finally be free. I am here to tell you that I'm alive, and grateful. I'm confident that I can help many navigate their pathway to recovery, peace, and healing. Its a process but I promise you it will be worth it for you and me. I am supportive of the neurodiverse population. I love all people. Join me to discover all the great things that lie ahead for us. I will be offering a barrage of different meeting platforms for you to join. I am certified as a SMART Recovery facilitator and I chair ACA which explores the Trauma model. I am a Positive Psychology Affiliate. I plan to facilitate some of these great research proven contents. I am well acquainted at being resourceful. I will never force you to stay but I'll miss you. I will direct you to other resources and/or providers upon request. I very excited to be on board and can't wait to meet you all.

Angela B.

Certified Peer Supporter

I’m a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, yoga instructor, and somatic healer in long-term recovery, dedicated to helping others find balance and wholeness through holistic wellness. I’m a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in long-term recovery, offering peer support grounded in lived experience. I live with disability and have navigated trauma, addiction recovery, burnout, and rebuilding life from the ground up. My approach is rooted in shared understanding, mutual respect, and honest conversation. I create safe, supportive spaces where people can talk openly about recovery, healing, identity, and finding balance. My work is informed by mindfulness and somatic practices, but first and foremost, I show up as a peer — someone who has been there and believes in the power of connection.

Erica U.

Certified Peer Supporter

My name is Erica U, and I have been a peer support specialist for nearly twenty years. Throughout my career, I’ve supported individuals living with bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, night terrors, anxiety, and the challenges that come with caregiving and navigating mental health systems. I founded Erica's Healing Circle Support Groups because I believe deeply in community healing. Our signature group, Accepting Ourselves, is built around a simple but powerful truth: every person deserves acceptance exactly as they are. We welcome people without judgment — not based on weight, income, appearance, or intellect — but on their humanity.

Rich V.

State Certified Peer Supporter

I've spent 30 years leading and mentoring people in professional settings, always with a "power with" approach rather than "power over." I've also been drumming for over 10 years, and it's become a real tool for me, something I use for grounding and connection. People who know me tend to say I stay steady and empathetic even in hard interpersonal moments, and that's what I want to bring here. My own recovery is a big part of why I'm doing this work. I'm a Texas-certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) and Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS), and I bring in HealthRhythms group and individual drumming when it fits. Over the past year I've also trained through Crisis Text Line to build on that. At the end of the day, I believe in walking alongside people, not directing from above. I'm here to listen first.

Emma B.

State Certified Peer Supporter

My name is Emma. I am a certified peer specialist looking to help those on their mental health recovery journey.

Gavin G.

Certified Peer Supporter

Hey there! I'm Gavin and I'm from Portland OR and I have been doing peer work for a little under 2 years now. I previously worked with youth; however, I am open to expanding my horizons and helping where I can. I have lived experience with addiction and recovery, grief and loss, coming from a dysfunctional household, suicidal ideation, trauma and mental illness. I’m a big gamer and I like playing Magic the Gathering, building/playing Warhammer 40K, I also enjoy hiking and working on being more spiritual.

Nicholas T.

State Certified Peer Supporter

I have five years of recovery from mental health and substance abuse. I ran a recovery house for four years before i was certified so I have some experience.

Aspensong N.

State Certified Peer Supporter

I am a disabled trans Two-Spirit Peer Support Specialist with chronic pain, Autism, OCD, MDD, and cPTSD. I also have experience dealing with abusive relationships and sexual assault. I am passionate about working with marginalized communities such as BIPOC and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Anita P.

Certified Peer Supporter

If you're carrying anxiety, trauma, or the weight of just getting through the day while still showing up for everyone else, you don't have to do it alone. I'm a Licensed Social Worker, Certified Peer Supporter, and Family Peer Supporter with lived experience navigating anxiety, complex trauma, and the ups and downs of mental health. I know how isolating it can feel when the people around you don't see what you're going through. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. Whether you're navigating mental health challenges, difficult relationships, family stress, life transitions, or need someone to listen, I'm here to offer support. Together, we can talk through what's on your mind, explore coping tools and resources, and identify next steps that feel right for you. Peer support is a partnership grounded in lived experience, understanding, and mutual respect. I'm here to listen, encourage, and walk alongside you at your own pace.