People Engaged In Recovery
is a peer-run organization assisting individuals with a substance use disorder in obtaining and maintaining recovery.
Welcome
Are you or a family member struggling with addiction or in need of support? Addiction is a disease, not a moral failing. Call us today and talk with one of our Certified Recovery Support Specialists.
About Us
Our Goal
P.E.I.R. is a recovery organization
located in Mobile, AL.
Our goal is to assist professionals and
other peers with providing quality,
certified peer oriented services.
Mission and Vision
Mission
People Engaged in Recovery (P.E.I.R.) advocate, empower and collaborate for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder.
Vision
To ensure residents of Coastal Alabama have access to optimal recovery support services.
Value of Peer Services
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), recovery support services assist people as they enter into and learn to navigate systems of care. These services assist in removing barriers to recovery, help individuals stay engaged in the recovery process, and live full lives in communities of their choice. SAMHSA has now found it efficient and cost-effective to include evidenced-based peer programs, peer services and peer support specialists as a primary tool in the delivery of services in order to reduce escalating cost and lacking resources. One of the greatest barriers to recovery from a substance abuse disorder is immediate access.
Our Services
- Peer Led Support Groups
- Peer Mentoring
- Yoga and Meditation
- Support Groups
- Basic Living Skills
- Using Life Experiences to Assist Peers in Understanding Their Diagnosis
- Veterans Support Groups
- Relapse Prevention Planning
- Assistance in Acquiring Resources
- Building Self-Esteem and Confidence
- Recreation and Social Opportunities
- Self-Help and Self-Advocacy Skills
- Crisis Resolution, Problem Solving and Goal Setting Skills
Who is a Peer Support Specialist?
Peer Support Specialist
A Peer Support Specialist is a person living in recovery with a substance use disorder and providing support to others seeking recovery from a substance use disorder.
Who is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)?
A person in recovery from substance use disorder working within an agency or organization, who has been trained to use their personal recovery story to assist others in developing their personal plan for recovery. This person must meet the Alabama Department of Mental Health's requirement to provide peer support services.
Meet the Staff of People Engaged In Recovery
Derrick Tinsley
Derrick Tinsley is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist and Executive
Director of People Engaged in Recovery (PEIR). His experience in the field of addiction spans 10 years. His diverse background in recovery and coaching athletic sports program and administration has been a tremendous value to the PEIR. He has a Master’s in Sports Management, from the United States Sports Academy. Derrick currently serves in several 12 step groups, both in person and virtual groups experiencing issues associated with addiction. He also is the founder and Head Coach of Marlins Swimming, a program formed in 2012 to address drowning in minority youth and competitive swimming with Mobile County Aquatics League and USA Southeastern Swimming.
Barbara Crutchfield
Barbara Crutchfield is the Administrative Specialist at PEIR, She provides administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. She supports the Outreach Trainers, Outreach Workers and Program Specialists through a variety of tasks related to the organization and communication at PEIR. Her duties are to be completed accurately and delivered with a high quality and on a timely manner. She is responsible for confidential and time sensitive materials and is familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices and procedures at PEIR.
Kevin Dunne
My name is Kevin Dunne and I am a person in long term recovery. That means I have not had a mood or mind altering substance since 4/14/2013. I have been certified as a Recovery Support Specialist since 2017. I am currently the Outreach Trainer for the southeast section of Alabama for PEIR. I absolutely love helping those battling substance use disorder.
Ryan Lantaff
My walk in Recovery started in January of 2017 at the Wings of Life in Mobile Alabama. Since that faithful day My life has been dedicated to my personal recovery and helping others find true freedom from substance abuse. I am an Assistant Pastor at Northside Bible Church and founder of Agape Life Gardens outreach ministries. I LOVE Jesus and work the steps in the Celebrate Recovery program. My position is the Outreach Trainer for Southwest Alabama with People Engaged In Recovery. I absolutely love what I do and consider it a honor to work for P.E.I.R. helping change the face of recovery in Southern Alabama!
Karen Elmore
Hi I'm Karen Elmore certified recovery support specialist for people engaged in recovery in Mobile Alabama. I'm the outreach specialist for Mobile county helping bridge the gap from active addiction to detox, treatment. I am a person in long-term recovery my clean date is 8-24-15. Through recovery my life has changed. I am an active participant in my family again. I am a happy grandmother with two grandchildren. Because of recovery I am allowed to be an active grandmother. Today I can hold my head up high. If you're struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism please let us know we can help. You do not have to do this journey alone. Help it's just a phone call away.
Shaneka Walker
My name is Shaneka and I struggled with substance use since I was a teenager. In 2017 I was at my lowest after delivering my second child and still struggling with my addictions. I decided to go to a 90 day treatment facility for women with babies. I graduated that program, joined Anonymous meetings and got a Sponsor. Today, I am 3 years clean. I am a Certified Recovery Support Specialist and I get to work with a special population of women that are pregnant, just delivered or who have dependent children who struggle with substance use.
Erica Hevner
Hello my Name is Erica and I am a Certified Recovery Support Specialist & Outreach worker. That works in various areas for P.E.I.R. My aim is to To advocate and Educate those seeking resources and solutions for family members and personal means to navigate a pathway of Recovery that keeps the Individual engaged and working to reach there goals and achieve there own victories of S.U.D disorder. Today my passion and Heart is to help others find there own light out of the darkness. Community and Unity is a key element to success and we provide that at P.E.I.R. Everyday that I purpose and choose recovery, allows me the ability to share my experience, strength & hope with others that need hope restored into there lives. We do recover. And today I am Humbled, Blessed & Grateful to come along the side of "Anyone" who is tired weary and wants to surrender the old ways and to find Freedom, Purpose & Joy in Recovery.
Lori Flynn
My name is Lori Flynn and I'm a grateful person in long-term recovery. I was born in Mobile, Alabama and moved back in 2013 after being gone for over 30 years. I believe in this community and I believe in the work we do at P.E.I.R. Together we can bridge the gap between substance abuse and recovery.
Kristen Montague
Hi! My name is Kristen Montague and I am a greatful person in long term recovery. My purpose and passion are to support and encourage others that are struggling with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. I am a CRSS and part time Outreach Specialist at People Engaged In Recovery. I was once a hope to die drug addict for many years, who never could imagine a way out. I work a 12 step program, practice meditation and am involved in service work to help carry the message of recovery. Today I have a choice and I choose to help others in their journey find freedom form active addiction and to give hope that we do recover in every aspect of our lives and we never have to do it alone.
Jodi Douglas
Hey! I'm Jodi and I am a Certified Recovery Support Specialist for PEIR in Mobile Alabama. I am beyond blessed to still be alive and to be able to help others through my experiences with my own substanceabuse. For a long time I knew I had to stop using substances and be a good parent, I just did not know how. Thanks to other people and the 'Anonymous' programs that I work, I haven't found it necessary to use any mind altering substance in 2½ years. I'm now the best version of a mom to that amazing little girl who deserves nothing but the best. I am truly excited to be able to help others get the freedom that I have found, and to be able to enjoy life!
Our Partners & Providers
Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Parole
Alabama Bureau of Pardons & Parole
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Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles | Special Populations
The Special Populations and Programs Division is responsible for the education, behavioral, and treatment programs administered by the Bureau, including the Alabama Certain Enforcement Supervision Program, Day Reporting Centers, Day Reporting Center Lites and other programs. These programs provide intensive treatment, education, behavioral modification and supervision for moderate to high risk clients supervised by the agency.
It is the mission of DRCs to provide high-risk probationers and parolees the opportunity to change criminal thinking and behavior through a combination of counseling, educational training and close supervision. DRCs focus on education, employment, substance abuse, mental health and cognitive restructuring needs. Community service is also required. DRC Lites are condensed versions of DRCs and offer similar programming but are limited to focusing on cognitive behavioral treatment, substance dependence assistance and educational/job training.
ACES is a supervision model that mirrors the Hawaii’s Opportunity Probation with Enforcement program. ACES supervision is ordered by the probationary judge and clients are closely supervised and participate in a daily hotline call, which is also called a color code. This call allows participants to get three to five drug tests a month without the extra cost. The client contacts a toll-free number daily to receive their color and must report in for a drug screening.
Special Populations also incorporates the Interdisciplinary Grant Team, which coordinates the application for and implementation of federal, state and local grants. Some of the current grants in place include Project Safe Neighborhood and Helping Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Offenders Find Supportive Service (COSMOSS). Project Safe Neighborhood creates proactive activities to reduce violent crime rates in Montgomery, Ala. COSMOSS provides substance abuse and mental illness assistance to offenders.
For more information, please visit www.paroles.alabama.gov/about-us/field-operations/special-populations-and-programs/.
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