Our last show discussed the pros and cons of peer recovery supporters receiving services from the place where they work. Turns out that our hosts, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, have more to say! Listen in as they continue the discussion. How much of the refusal to access services is stigma? Are we stigmatizing ourselves? Is your employer on your side? Do you distrust your agency? How do you know when your worries are justified? We talk about all that and more!

Should peer recovery supporters receive services from the place where they work? Or is it better to go elsewhere? This common question doesn’t have a straightforward answer. You trust the quality of your agency, but do you trust the discretion of your co-workers?  Join our hosts, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, as they discuss the pros and cons of getting treatment close to home. Plus learn about your options and legal rights if there is a problem.

On this episode of PEER Voices, our hosts, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, are joined by TPC’s Assistant Director, Deidra James. Deidra has been with The PEER Center since its founding, and is a critical component of the agency’s success. Deidra’s cheerfulness, enthusiasm, and sunny disposition can make our difficult work feel easier. Listen in as Deidra explains her role at TPC, shares some of her fondest memories, and tells us how stress can be a necessary part of growth.

On today’s show, Juliet talks about her experiences at meetings and with other members, as well as explains some of what RecoveryOhio means for the peer community. Listen now for more info about this exciting new initiative.

Facilitating a support group is a lot of pressure. Standing in front of a room full of people who are looking to you for answers is nerve-racking. Our hosts, Juliet Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard have been there! On this episode of PEER Voices, they share the knowledge and experience gained through guiding hundreds of peer groups. Whether you are a seasoned leader or just starting out, Juliet and Gabe can help you be more relaxed, more engaging, and offer better support to our peers.

Everyone has had a bad boss. But what can you do about it? How do you balance the needs of the employee vs. the agency? And what are supervisors looking for in new hires? Join our hosts, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, as they interview Susan Steed, a certified peer recovery supporter and program manager at The PEER Center.

On today’s show, our hosts, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, interview Renetta Scott, a long-time employee at TPC who is living in recovery with schizophrenia. Renetta shares her own recovery journey, and tells us how offering support to others has helped her maintain wellness. Join us as Renetta tells about the surprising things she learned through leading support groups.

The PEER Center is a drop-in support and recovery center in Columbus, Ohio. But when anyone and everyone can “drop-in” there is bound to be conflict, right? Not necessarily. Join our hosts Juliet Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, as they welcome DeShawn Davis, our Director of Facilities and Security. DeShawn will also tell us how The PEER Center has managed to have only a handful of security threats in our over 11 years of existence.

The New Year is here, and we are all hard at work on our resolutions.  Do you want to lose weight?  Get more organized?  Quit smoking?  Did you make the same resolution last year?  What about the year before that?   Join our hosts, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, as they discuss why making a New Year’s resolution can be damaging and how to work towards long-term goals and recovery year round.

“We offer support to those living in recovery with mental illness, addiction, and/or trauma.”  You’ve heard that before, but what does it mean?  Join our hosts, Juliet C. Dorris-Williams and Gabe Howard, as they discuss what trauma is, what impact it can have, and how to practice “trauma informed care.”