Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About Substance abuse
Peer Specialists for substance abuse offer private 1-on-1 sessions with someone who has lived experience, so you can talk openly, feel understood, and move forward at your own pace.
Start with a free 15-minute intro call.
2 substance abuse Peer Specialists
Private 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience. Open a profile to read their story and book a free 15-minute intro call.
Ashyle
offers authentic tailored solutions to complex problems
Robin
Available tomorrowcrystal
Available todayNonJudgemental Support for Creative, Chronic&Complex Adults
Deirdre Millman
Available todayGrounded, Compassionate Peer Support and Guidance.
Shaera H.
Available todayExperienced peer support for emotional clarity. MHPS.
Rex Boehler
Available todayI use my years of lived experience to support my peers.
Devin Brannen
Available todayProviding support & encouragement for those in recovery.
Patricia Catalano
Available todayFor many years, I believed I would need my eating disorder to stay in control of my life. I know what it's like to feel trapped by anxiety, overwhelmed by mental health challenges, and unsure if recovery is really possible. I also understand the unique challenges of living with a chronic illness while trying to prioritize both physical and mental health. Today, I can honestly say that recovery has given me a life I never thought was possible. My lived experience led me to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist and Behavioral Health Case Manager because I believe no one should have to face recovery alone and everyone should have access to care and resources. I know how powerful it is to have someone who truly understands. My approach is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I believe recovery isn't about perfection. Recovery is about progress, self-compassion, and learning to build a life that feels meaningful. Whether you're navigating an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, or the challenges of living with a chronic illness, I'm here to listen, encourage, and help you recognize your own strengths. In my professional role, I support individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges through goal setting, coping skills, resource navigation, psychiatric rehabilitation, and recovery-focused conversations. I also love using creativity, art, and mindfulness as tools for healing because there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. I'm honored to walk alongside others on their recovery journey and hope to offer the same understanding, encouragement, and belief in recovery that was once offered to me.
How a Peer Specialist helps with substance abuse
A Peer Specialist helps with substance abuse by meeting you 1-on-1 in private sessions with someone who has walked through recovery. Honest, judgment-free conversation can make it easier to stay connected to your progress and keep moving through setbacks.
What a substance abuse specialist session often covers
- Substance Abuse challenges and the real, unfiltered day-to-day of recovery
- Accountability, relapse prevention, and staying connected to support
- Shame, stress, motivation, and the emotional work of change
- Routines and perspectives that kept your specialist moving forward
Who these specialists may help
- People working through substance abuse or recovery-related challenges
- Anyone who wants private support, accountability, and less isolation
- People looking for honest 1-on-1 time with someone who understands change over time
Related topics
These topics often connect with substance abuse and may lead you to another specialist who fits what you are navigating.
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