Luis’s Path as a Certified Peer Specialist

“Working in this field has been transformative, opening doors I never imagined possible.” Luis, a 51-year-old Philadelphian, works as a Certified Peer Specialist. His experiences living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Schizoaffective Disorder have helped him become a Certified Peer Specialist and work with others who need mental health services. It all started in 2022 when Luis realized his potential to help others facing similar mental health challenges. “Learning about Certified Peer Specialists classes through DBHIDS got me excited. I enrolled in the training and loved it.” Luis [...]