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