Anne Bergen & Jim Derick
Anne Bergen & Jim Derick
KIVA Centers
KIVA Centers
KIVA Centers
Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Discover how Kiva Centers offer peer support and community spaces for mental health and substance use disorder recovery on SAFE Radio.
57 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Empowering
Supportive
Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
Anne Bergen & Jim Derick
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Financial Health in Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Kiva Centers: Transforming Mental Health Support with Peer Connection
Kiva's filled with peer specialists who meet people where they're at, and I promise you this will be a conversation you have that will change not only your outlook on what it is your loved one is facing, but also it's going to change the way you go about working with your loved one in the future.
Ever felt like the mental health system just doesn't get it? In this episode of SAFE Radio, hosts Anne Bergen and Jim Derick chat with Vesper Moore and Mike MacKinnis from Kiva Centers about shaking up the status quo. They dive into how Kiva Centers are creating intentional community spaces and peer support networks to help those battling mental health and substance use disorders.
Vesper and Mike share their insights on the flaws in the current system and why peer specialists are game-changers. From the six-room Karaya Peer Respite to community gardening projects, Kiva Centers are all about meeting people where they are and offering real, tangible support. They also discuss the ripple effect of substance use disorders on families and the vital role of advocacy in pushing for systemic change.
If you're curious about innovative mental health solutions or looking for a supportive community, this episode is a must-listen.