Connects young adults to different resources that include, employment/vocational trainings, educational services, legal services as well as housing services and mental health supports. They have personal experience in navigating different levels of systems of care. They inspire hope, raise mental health awareness and promote the message that recovery is possible. Peer Mentors host a range of support groups that include LGBTQ, peer mentorship, music sharing and more!
Has personal lived experience in navigating resources as a parent with a child with mental health challenges. The family partner works with young parents and families of young adults and provides resources, and works with outside agencies to provide guidance for parents. The family partner also hosts groups for parents in the community and discusses different topics pertaining mental health, access center updates and gets feedback from parents that attend.
They have personal experience in navigating different levels of systems of care that includes recovery. They host support groups for youth that are looking to learn more about substance use or youth that are looking for recovery supports. The recovery navigator works with youth to reach their goals, provide resources and is a main support for promoting recovery at the center.
The Outreach and Engagement Specialist specializes in creating linkages to community and resources to young adults and families. If you are an organization that is interested in collaborating with Youth Elemento, please reach out to Cristina Munera at cmunera@northsuffolk.org.
