Appreciation Spotlight: Kris Graves What I enjoy most is when people tell me how much I’ve helped them. I also love that helping others helps me in my struggles. I work 3rd shift on the Iowa Warm line. One thing I’ve learned as a PSS is reminding myself silence is okay, not every second needs to be filled with talking. Sometimes,…

Help us appreciate Tammy Carroll, Family and Peer Support Specialist with Plains Area Mental Health, Inc.

Appreciation Spotlight: Laura Lemus Meet Lora! Lora was nominated for the Peer Support Appreciation by Cindy West, Program Director of Full Circle Recovery Community Center. “She is a phenomenal recovery coach!” “I am a woman and Recoveree and what that means to me is that I have not used any mood-altering substances since March 28 of 2019 and because of…

Appreciation Spotlight: April Miller My story is filled with terrible choices, and ugly truths. It’s also filled with a major comeback, peace in my soul and a grace that saved my life. I never dreamed that my story, my journey would someday make an impact on someone else’s life. I wasn’t thinking about helping others, I was thinking about myself,…

Appreciation Spotlight: Savannah Nelson I started working in the mental health field to help provide opportunities to give others life-changing support. You are able to offer compassion, inspire hope, and teach the skills needed to overcome challenges. I am able to use my mental health recovery to help others. I enjoy being educated by our peers too. I havelearned so much…