Mental Health Substance Use
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DIANE S. VEGA
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN ASSISTING WITH THE PLANNING,DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION OF DIRECT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
EXPERIENCE
13 years of recovery from Substance Use Disorder.Experience with varied therapeutic and recovery programs, including, AA, SMARTrecovery.
Functional and direct knowledge and experience with PTSD and Complex PTSD therapies and coping tools
Skilled in group facilitation including city detox center, youth home and within Dept of Correction
Crisis intervention and de-escalation training
Experienced at advocating within government agencies to obtain services and resources
Received Adult Outpatient Services in Virginia Beach year 2007-2008 ADVOCACY
Advocated within Virginia Beach City by obtaining FAPT funding
Extensive collaboration with Child and Youth Services.
Functional knowledge and participation with the IEP team and Special Education Committee
Advocated for myself and my recovery and wellness EDUCATION
May 2024 Peer ID Peer Recovery Specialist Trainin1486-1052-57
Virginia Wesleyan University 2022-2022
Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville Fl 1998-1999
Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee Fl 1999-2000
Plan on continuing education in Social Work, in Junior Year WORK HISTORY
Stay at home mom to manage special needs son’s care 2010-2023, including, de-escalation, behavioral strategies, therapies (in-home), diagnostic testing, teaching and demonstrating coping skills, for all family members and medication management.
MISSION STATEMENT
I have excellent communication skills which makes me proficient in advocating, working within a team and taking initiative. I am adaptive and flexible which would be an asset to be in the field meeting Peers where they are, not just physically. I possess life experience by itself which makes me a great fit. Most importantly, I have regained my wellness, practiced effective coping strategies, and I'm still on a healing journey as well. This is a calling for me, I know I have the knowledge, skill set and great understanding and empathy for those of us that struggle. My focus will be on strategies and solutions while providing understanding, empathy and listening.I am eager to start making a difference, large or small.
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