Breaking Stigma and Building Hope with Belinda Ennis | Meet The Peer Reduce the Stigma by Straight Up Care

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Belinda Ennis, a peer in training in Arkansas, shares her experience in the peer space and the recovery community. Arkansas has a three-tiered system for peer specialists, with strict requirements for state certification. Belinda emphasizes the importance of support and networking in the training process. She discusses her own lived experience, including mental and physical health concerns, and the challenges she faced in recovery. Belinda highlights the need for safe and brave spaces in peer support work, where individuals can feel empowered and respected. She also advocates for language that is person-centered and free from stigma.



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Acknowledgements



Host: Whitney Menarcheck
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