Peers Like Me

MENTAL HEALTH PEER CONNECTION’S ADDICT 2 ADDICT/FAMILY 2 FAMILY IS OFFERING A WELCOMING PLACE FOR ADDICTS’ LOVED ONES TO MEET MONTHLY

Knowing that addicts often have a smoother path to recovery if those they care about are prepared to give them support, Mental Health PEER Connection (MHPC)’s Addict 2 Addict/Family 2 Family (A2A/F2F) is beginning an ongoing series of monthly forums under the title “Reuniting Families in Safe Spaces”.

HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS TO ANSWER:
• Do you have a family member in Erie or Niagara County who wants to recover from addiction?
• Do you find that you are too busy focusing on your loved one’s addiction, so you neglect your own needs?
• Is this all taking a toll on your wellbeing?
• Do you wish you had a safe space to share all of this?
• Do you need a healthy support system for yourself?
• Would it help if you knew that you are not alone?

If you answered “yes” to any of these, we welcome you to the A2A/F2F Monthly Family Forums, so you don’t have to do it alone – we got you!!

We would love to hear from you! To take place at the Hope Center, 781 Maple Road, Amherst, NY 14221, the next few gatherings are scheduled for:
• Friday December 15th, at 2 PM.
• Friday, January 19th at 6 PM.
• Tuesday, February 20th at 2 PM.
• Friday, March 15th at 6 PM.
• Thursday April 18th at 2 PM.
• Friday May 17th at 2 PM, and
• Friday June 14th at 6 PM.
There is no charge and no RSVP needed.

For any other questions you might have, in Erie County call (716) 836-2726, and in Niagara County, (716) 398-4333

Did you know that today is Global Peer Support Celebration Day? In honor of the work peers do in helping their peers with mental health, addictions, and or trauma-related challenges move along the continuum of recovery and inclusion into communities of their choosing, please today!
National Association of Peer Supporters

The newest episode of our Peers Like Me podcast is up on Spotify! In this episode, Maura talks with Carol Hayes Collier, Director of Community-Based Peer Initiatives at Transitional Living Services in Syracuse, NY


https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FiqmvTHhGKRlZwdt2EbZN?si=dafd66e416584813

Our offices will be closed tomorrow, June 20th, in observance of Juneteenth.

Have an iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device? Our "Peers Like Me" podcast is now available! Just search for it by name on the Apple Podcast app!

The Erie County Department of Health, in cooperation with the Erie County Op**te Epidemic Task Force and Live Well Erie, has begun a

CURBSIDE CARE HEALTH & HARM REDUCTION WEELKY APPREARANCE OF THE LIVE WELL ERIE VAN

It will offer service, screenings and supplies EVERY TUESDAY FROM 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RATH BUILDING, 158 Pearl Street in Downtown Buffalo.

These include: Clean syringes, Hepatitis C testing, COVID-19 vaccines, Free Condoms, STI Testing, Flu Vaccines, sexual health services, smoking cessation resources, HIV Testing, Free Narcan (fast-acting opioid overdose antidote) and On-the-spot training.

Just look for the Van. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!

Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)

Our latest podcast episode is now available for download! Maura talks with Heather Randolph of Find Your Feathers w/Featherly about tools and techniques to break free emotionally and release the blocks, barriers and habits that hold oneself back from living to your highest & best potential

Find it on at https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Iya8AVzfaPQCdeZ5RqUgX?si=1EJcCyvQQp2-W2IVbvrD_Q or listen to the feed here https://nfrrs-od.streamguys1.com/nfrrs/20220411233307-PeersLikeUsEp.5Rev.HeatherRandolph.mp3

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Just uploaded a podcast on Kendra's Law you have to listen too!

In today's episode Maura talks with Harvey Rosenthal, CEO of New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services and Adam Selon, Peer Services Coordinator of Restoration Society, Inc. on Governor Kathy Hochul’s intention to greatly expand Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Forced Outpatient Treatment, AKA Kendra’s Law) for the courts to compel homeless individuals to enter treatment programs.

https://nfrrs-od.streamguys1.com/nfrrs/20220323105739-PeersLikeUsEp.4KendrasLaw.mp3

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Did you know that you can subscribe to the Peers Like Me podcast on Spotify? Its true! Just Visit the link below. See you there! https://open.spotify.com/show/0eGw99BT7l9B259pis4XtC?si=79768b872f2742c6

Peers Like Me Listen to Peers Like Me on Spotify. A casual conversation about community inclusion and understanding people with behavioral health issues

The newest episode of our Peers Like Me podcast is now available! Maura talks more about how Peers can help with good mental health. Listen now! https://youtu.be/fCoEhIrcM5s

PLM Episode #2 2 28 2022 Maura picks up where we left off in Episode #1 with more about Peers and how they support good mental health

Catch our first podcast! Find it at the link below. Its a work in progress - so check back regularly for new shows! And please like our Peers Like Me page on Facebook if you haven't already!
https://youtu.be/tp_sAZuT27c

Peers Like Me Episode #1 The first of what will be a series of podcasts on Peers programs and their benefits for behavioral & mental health