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Peers

Peers and People with Lived Experiences
The Lived Experience video defines peers and people with lived experience, explores the history and efficacy of peers, cultural humility, cost, peer recovery for SUD, peers in clinical and policy spaces, parenting and peers, current barriers to peer utilization, and ways to apply peers to this work.
Peers and People with Lived Experience
The Lived Experience video defines peers and people with lived experience, explores the history and efficacy of peers, cultural humility, cost, peer recovery for SUD, peers in clinical and policy spaces, parenting and peers, current barriers to peer utilization, and ways to apply peers to this work.
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Peers and People with Lived Experiences Presentation (PDF)
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Rise Magazine (PDF)
PRS Moms in Recovery (PDF)
Peer Stories
Hearing from those with lived experiences is insightful and powerful. These individuals use their voices to share their stories.
Michael
Peer Support Specialist
Michael is a Parent Support Specialist and is the first peer to be employed by the Fairfax County Department of Human Services. Michael’s primary focus is helping parents navigate their way to recovery by helping them identify their individual pathways. His experience demonstrates peers work well in practice, and shines light on what could be considered in the future of peers’ work.
Allison
Woman in Recovery
Relatively new to recovery, Allison shares her experiences in the criminal justice system, child protective services, and treatment. She is passionate about advocating for women in recovery and eliminating barriers to recovery for all.




Kim
Woman in Recovery
Kim’s story spans addiction, return to use, incarceration, kinship care, foster care, racism, and celebrated recovery. Determined to be a positive presence in her children and grandchildren’s lives, Kim offers hope and encouragement.





Shauntelle
Peer Recovery Specialist
Shauntelle is a certified Peer Recovery Specialist and the Executive Director of Peter’s Place, a recovery home that provides compassionate and accessible housing, resources, and trauma-informed care to LGBTQIA+ individuals. She discusses her experience, the importance of recovery housing, and how identity plays a role in recovery.