By Luz Feliz As we look outside and see the leaves begin to change colors and fall to the ground, it is evident that fall is underway. Among the many activities that can be enjoyed throughout this colorful season, football is among the most popular choices. Although I am personally
October 22 and 25 @ 9am “Serving Those Who Serve: Essential Competencies for the Recovery Support Specialist” Following the Military Family’s contribution of selfless service and sacrifice to our collective needs for freedom and safety as a community united by nation, partnering Recovery Support Specialists and mental healthcare workers have an
Job Description Peer Specialist –ACCESS Mental Health Yale Hub ACCESS-Mental Health (AMH) seeks a 0.5 FTE Peer Specialist to join our team! ACCESS-Mental Health is a statewide program providing free consultation to Pediatric Primary Care providers regarding the mental health needs of their patients. Our team includes Child and Adolescent
Heidi is Toivo’s Wellness Facilitator, and has recently become a certified Shinrin Yoku Guide from The Mindful Tourist as of August 2021. Heidi has always felt a deep connection with nature since early childhood. At first the great outdoors was her playground and also her safe space to run and
Our Deepest Fear is… What Exactly? By Luz Feliz “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” -Nelson Mandela I first came across this quote while watching Samuel Jackson’s movie, Coach Carter. Years later, I would have this quote
On July 27th, 2021, Connecticut Speaker of the House Matthew Ritter appointed Advocacy Unlimited’s Executive Director Michaela Fissel to the Task Force To Study Peer Support Services. Michaela I. Fissel is the Executive Director of Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. – a statewide, peer-led, nonprofit organization (www.advocacyunlimited.org) based in Connecticut. Advocacy Unlimited
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As a peer run organization, our staff uses their direct lived experience navigating mental health, addiction, and trauma to promote individual growth, human rights, and systems transformation. We believe that everyone has the inner capacity to heal, grow, and change. Our team envisions a world in which everyone – regardless of socio-economic status or psychiatric/addiction histories – has space to be seen, heard, and valued.
