County of Riverside 2nd Annual Executive Leadership Session

D’Nai McCullough Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health. Blaine St. Clinic

D'Nai McCullough is a Riverside native who graduated from John W. North High School in 1990. With many emotional trials and tribulations in life , D'Nai began conquering her fears by enrolling in a vocational college where she earned a degree in Medical Coding & Billing. Although her career flourished in that field it was evident she was longing for something more meaningful. Given D'Nai's lived experience in mental health, she became intrigued when enlightened about the role of a Peer Support Specialist in the behavioral health system. D’Nai’s success in overcoming challenges in mental health and substance use, evoked a desire to share hope for those in mental health and substance use recovery. This part of her journey led her to pursue the career opportunity to become a Peer Support Specialist. D’Nai is utilizing personal insight and the training she has received to provide services at The Blaine Street Adult Outpatient Clinic. She serves fellow peers by role modeling and facilitating recovery groups. She offers one-on-one support, and shares her lived experience to connect and walk side-by-side with a person who is exploring their own journey toward wellness .

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