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Whitney and Angel Fuller are now friends
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Whitney replied to the topic Straight Up Care: FAQ in the forum Public Forum
Q: What’s the purpose of a StraightUpCare.org profile?
A: StraightUpCare.org is the web-based access to the app for delivering services. You will not be able to deliver services through the platform unless you have created your profile.Q: What should I put in the “About Yourself” section of my app profile?
A: The “About Yourself” section should…Read More -
Whitney and Brandi Eastman are now friends
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Whitney replied to the topic Straight Up Care: FAQ in the forum Public Forum
StraightUpCare.com
Q: What’s the purpose of a StraightUpCare.com profile/membership?
A: Your membership account serves multiple purposes:
-Consumer-to-Peer Matching: Individuals who are seeking peer support are able to match with peers through our straightupcare.com directory. The matching is based on lived experience, with a consumer able to…Read More -
Whitney and Thomas DeCoteau Jr. are now friends
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About Me
Talynn
Peer Support Specalist
Hi, my name is Talynn! I've been a certified Peer Support Specialist since November 2023. A bit about my past and growing up... My parents divorced when I was a year old. My father struggled with substance use disorder with alcohol and mental illness and passed away when I was 12 years old. When I got into High School I didn't quite fit. I started hanging around a new group of people and started experimenting with drugs and alcohol. I became dependent on opioids, pharmaceuticals and pain medications. I experienced opioid withdrawals 3 times before I turned 18. I got in trouble with the law and charged as a minor and had to participate in "Teen Court" and other outpatient treatment centers.
After my brother Trace passed away from an overdose in April 2021 I started attending Emily’s Hope vigils. My motivation now is to be able to be available to help others. I have since met some amazing people who have positively impacted me and have inspired me to learn more and get involved with helping others that are struggling with substance use disorder, help prevent overdoses, educate and end the stigma.