Peer Support
Peer Support Offerings
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Quinn Jannetty (they/them)
Quinn is a certified Recovery Support Specialist working as the Project Manager for CT Support Group. They are trained in Intentional Peer Support and are a facilitator for several Alternatives to Suicide groups both in person and virtually.
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Julianna Garcia (she/her)
Julianna (or Jules for short) is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist working as a Peer Support Specialist for CT Support Group. She is a Warmline operator for Join Rise Be and is trained in Intentional Peer Support
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Advocacy Unlimited Bridger Program
The Bridger Program offers non-clinical peer support to individuals whose lives have been impacted by psychiatry, trauma, and/or addiction.
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Alternatives to Suicide (Alt2Su)
In the Alternatives to Suicide approach, people are welcome to talk about anything, including wanting to die. No one will call the police, crisis, or other involuntary interventions. Nor do we offer any advice or assessment of experiences unless a person specifically asks for that. Participants are encouraged to use “I”-statements and make meaning of…
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Been There Consulting & Coaching
Been There Consulting & Coaching offers virtual and some in person 1:1 recovery coaching & consulting for organizations.
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CCAR Youth Recovery Coach Program
Recovery Coaching is a peer-to-peer partnership where trained Recovery Coaches, individuals with lived experience, support youth in identifying their goals, building on their strengths, and exploring pathways to a meaningful life. It offers a non-clinical, non-judgmental space where youth are empowered to make self-directed choices and define their own path forward. Meetings can be in-person,…
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Creative Expressions
The NAMI Connecticut Young Adult Connection Community is a peer-led support network for emerging adults (ages 18-29) who may be experiencing mental health and/or other challenges as a young person. In our selection of groups, young people will have an opportunity to connect with others who are also learning how to manage their mental health…
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FreeCare
Free peer support group for workers, artists, and organizers
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Game Day
Once a month the YACC host Game Day in Windsor. 4th Saturdays of the month at 2pm-4pm
Join Our Community
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