What is a Peer?

A peer is someone who has experienced what you are going through. The Mental Health Association can match you with a peer/resource navigator that will work with you on a one-to-one basis to help you ensure your basic needs.

Some of the things a peer/resource navigator can help you with:

• Make sure you have food
• Access to needed clothing and household items
• Benefits issues (such as food stamps, cash assistance, social security, and housing)
• Accompany you to DHS or Social Security appointments and help with the necessary paperwork
• Help resolve utilities/phone shut-off issues
• Landlord issues

Peer Navigation

Information on mental health conditions or assistance with:

• Accessing mental health services
• Getting or keeping public benefits
• Resolving employment issues
• Resolving housing issues
• Resolving health insurance issues

Contact

Josephine Vasquez – Resource Navigator
jvasquez@mharochester.org

585-325-3145 x218
No referral necessary