PeerNextNY, Inc. — Level Up Spot
Find Your Peer Specialist
Every specialist on our team has lived experience. They're not here to judge — they're here to help you figure out your next step.
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Marcus T.
Peer Recovery Coach
"I've been where you are. I use my lived experience to help others find their footing and move forward — one real conversation at a time."
Sofia R.
Housing and Benefits Navigator
"Finding stable housing and understanding your benefits shouldn't feel impossible. I help you cut through the paperwork and get to what matters."
James O.
Peer Wellness Coach
"Life transitions can feel overwhelming. I help people slow down, get clear, and take the next step with confidence."
Aisha M.
Community Advocate and Outreach Specialist
"I grew up in this community and I know what's missing. I'm here to connect you to the resources that actually exist — and advocate alongside you."
Carlos V.
Reentry and Workforce Support Specialist
"Coming home from incarceration is hard. I've done it, and I know the system. Let me help you navigate it with dignity."
Diana L.
Mental Wellness and Peer Support Specialist
"I understand what it feels like to carry something heavy and not know where to put it. I'm here to listen without judgment and help you find your next step."
Tyrone B.
Reentry and Workforce Development Coach
"I spent years feeling like the system was designed to keep me out. Now I help people find the doors that are actually open — and walk through them."
Priya N.
Peer Wellness and Mindfulness Coach
"You don't have to have it all figured out. I help young adults and anyone in transition find calm, clarity, and a path forward."
Robert S.
Veterans and Reentry Peer Support Specialist
"After 20 years in the military and a rough transition home, I understand what it means to feel lost in a system that doesn't explain itself. I'm here to help."
Keisha W.
Family Support and Community Health Coach
"Families carry so much. I help parents, caregivers, and loved ones find support for themselves — not just for the person they're caring for."
Elena P.
Domestic Violence and Safety Planning Specialist
"You deserve to feel safe. I help survivors understand their options, build a safety plan, and access the resources that can change their situation."
David H.
Grief and Loss Peer Support Specialist
"Grief doesn't follow a schedule. I sit with people in the hard moments and help them find a way to carry what they've lost while still moving forward."
Natasha F.
Youth Empowerment and Mentorship Coach
"Young people don't need to be fixed — they need to be heard and believed in. I help teens and young adults discover what they're already capable of."
Miguel A.
Substance Use and Harm Reduction Specialist
"Recovery looks different for everyone. I meet people where they are — whether that means full sobriety or just getting a little safer today."
Grace T.
Immigrant and Refugee Support Specialist
"Navigating a new country while carrying everything from your old one is exhausting. I help immigrants and refugees find stability, dignity, and community."
Jerome K.
Fatherhood and Parenting Support Coach
"Being a good father is hard when the system has been working against you. I help men rebuild their relationships with their kids and show up the way they want to."
Fatima O.
Mental Health and Cultural Wellness Advocate
"Mental health looks different in every culture. I help West African and immigrant communities access support in a way that feels right for them."
Tommy C.
LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Wellness Specialist
"You shouldn't have to explain yourself before getting support. I create a space where LGBTQ+ people — especially young people of color — can just be."
Rosa M.
Senior and Elder Care Navigation Specialist
"Getting older shouldn't mean getting left behind. I help seniors and their families understand their rights, access their benefits, and stay connected to their community."
Andre J.
Education and Career Pathways Coach
"Nobody told me what was possible for me. Now I make sure young people know every door that's open — and I help them walk through it."
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