Peer Support Specialist, Home First Community Support Team
Current• Part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting those experiencing chronic homelessness in finding and maintaining affordable and safe housing • Assisting clients with articulating goals and developing coping techniques and self –help strategies to allow them to self-advocate• Also facilitated a support group at CMHA for those experiencing mental health challenges for 5 years providing a forum for peers to gain perspective from other peers in a safe non-judgmental environment before joining CMHA under contract.• Received an award for Cultural Competence as a volunteer in 2019