Jail In-Reach PEER Specialist

A Forensic Peer Mentor in DeKalb County provides one-on-one, recovery-focused support to individuals in jail with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. The role involves guiding peers through release planning, connecting them with behavioral health services and housing, and developing individualized Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP). Mentors act as role models, coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams, and utilize personal lived experience to assist clients in reintegrating into the community.