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Guest Blog: Read about Etsegenet’s inspiring Journey!
For most people, SHARE! Advanced Peer Specialist Training leads to employment providing peer support. Etsegenet took a different path. Read her story: The years after my bipolar diagnosis in 2003 were the most challenging of my life. Time passed in hyper-speed, alternating with devastatingly slow...
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SHARE! has helped Recovery International (RI) advance to the next level
Celinda Jungheim celebrates Recovery International's long partnership with SHARE! As the President of the Board of Recovery International, I am tickled to be able to offer heartfelt congratulations to SHARE! on their 30th Anniversary! Recovery International is proud to have partnered with SHARE! on...
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New Blog: Finding Recovery through Millati Islami
Recovery is deeply personal. Each person takes a path that works best for them. Some turn to 12-step programs. Others find support from friends or talk therapy, while others turn to religion. One religious recovery program is Millati Islami (The Path of Peace). Zaid Imani, the founder of Millati Islami,...
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Building Resilience in Transitional Situations: 5 Ways to Address PTSD in the Veteran Population
"Building Resilience in Transitional Situations: 5 Ways to Address PTSD in the Veteran Population" by Dr. Kathy Cash Welcome to this blog post on the importance of building resilience in Veterans living with PTSD, particularly those who have experienced homelessness and are in the process of reintegrating...
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Advocating for Change at CAMHPRO’s Statewide Peer Conference
Advocating for Change at CAMHPRO's Statewide Peer Conference Auna Pines of SHARE! advocated for consumer protections at last week's 2023 statewide conference organized by CAMHPRO, the California Association of Peer-Run Organizations, L.E.A.D, (Lived Experience, Advocacy, and Diversity) took place in...
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SHARE! Responds to Venice Housing Needs
SHARE! Responds to housing needs in Venice In response to the recent news about the homeless encampment clean up at Venice Beach, SHARE!’s Collaborative Housing program has partnered with Los Angeles to offer people in Venice immediate housing and support. Amidst an immense challenge, SHARE! offers a...
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Recovery International for Better Mental Health!
Seeking serenity in your recovery journey? Since SHARE! began preparing people for the peer workforce in 2016, we have required participants to attend self-help meetings hosted by Recovery International (RI) meetings and integrate the methods into their practice, in part to improve their ability to...
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Rebekah’s Amazing Story
Meet Rebekah. A success story from the programs and employment at SHARE!! Rebekah has held three positions at SHARE!, part of our outreach team, Peer Bridger and Peer Housing Specialist helping people find housing as part of our Collaborative Housing program. Read about her story, and if interested, SHARE!...
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“𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆”
by Jason Robison, Chief Program Officer, SHARE! "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." – Coretta Scott King ”I can’t. We Can,” has been a familiar recovery mantra for generations. The four simple words help us place ourselves in...
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7 tips for taking your training online
Learned a lot from taking the SHARE! Advanced Peer Specialist training online! Here are seven tips for online training: Pare your material down to the essentials. Learning online is exhausting in itself. People are being bombarded with information—so structure the material thoughtfully and help...
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