Montana's Peer Network
Montana's Peer Network
Youth and Family Support with Matt Furlong
Youth and Family Support with Matt Furlong
Youth and Family Support with Matt Furlong
Monday 15th June 2020
Listen to Matt Furlong on 'Recovery Talks' as he shares his journey and insights on peer support for youth and families in recovery.
19 minutes
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Montana's Peer Network
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Matt Furlong: Championing Peer Support for Youth and Families
We're missing out on a natural sort of support, which is a connection between two people or a group that comes together with a life experience and puts each other up, and so that's where the vision of peer support really root is.
What does it take to truly support youth and families facing mental health and addiction challenges? In this eye-opening episode of 'Recovery Talks', Matt Furlong shares his journey from being an adoptee to becoming a passionate advocate for peer support. Matt’s experiences in therapeutic foster care and his work with the Montana Peer Network have given him unique insights into the gaps in traditional support systems.
He believes that peer support can fill these gaps by providing more natural, authentic connections. Through the Youth and Family Peer Support Task Force, Matt has been instrumental in creating a peer support certification that equips individuals with lived experience to help others navigate their recovery journeys. His work emphasizes the importance of care, choices, and genuine human connection. Matt’s story is not just about overcoming personal struggles; it’s about creating a community where people lift each other up.
From attending graduations to celebrating weddings of those he’s supported, Matt’s impact is profound. If you’re curious about how peer support can transform lives, this episode offers inspiring success stories and practical insights. Tune in to hear how one man’s dedication is changing the landscape of mental health and addiction recovery for Montana’s families.