Lucia has been a Young Partner for over a year. She is an intelligent, caring and passionate member of our community and a great example of our Peer to Professional work. Since joining Peer Power Youth, Lucia has started working in the community working as a Peer Support Worker and we are very proud of the impact she is having. Lucia is an extremely talented singer/ songwriter and a highlight for the team was watching her perform her own original piece of music at the annual awards to rapturous applause.
“During my time as a young partner at Peer Power Youth , I have learnt the importance of my voice. I’ve been encouraged to realise the value that my lived experience of mental health difficulties has and as a result, I have been able to pursue a career in mental health. Peer Power youth has equipped me with skills which I currently use in my full time role as a mental health support worker, such as workshop facilitation. Due to having social anxiety, I often believed that my voice and my thoughts weren’t important enough to be shared but throughout my journey at Peer Power Youth, I have been constantly reminded of my talents and strengths and this has grown my confidence immensely.”
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