Dear Friend,
Here at East House, we witness small victories each and every day as people in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders achieve their wellness goals. For Beth, an East House certified peer mentor, using her lived experience to help someone who is struggling has been transformative.

Beth knows first-hand that mental health recovery is an ultramarathon, not a sprint. As someone who has walked her journey for 25 years, she has experienced what it is like to need a little extra support. Drawing on her life experience, today she empowers individuals in recovery and meets them where they are. Feeling depressed? She has been there. Feeling stuck? She will lend you a hand.

Becoming a peer has been transformative because it helped her see that her experience — which was so devastating — has prepared her to help others with empathy and an open mind. Studies show that individuals in recovery experience a substantial reduction in symptoms when working with a certified peer. Last year, East House peer mentors provided nearly 3,000 hours of support from helping clients set recovery goals to attending recovery meetings together. Peer support is just one of the many ways East House serves people in recovery.

Friend, I am grateful for the support that individuals like you provide, which makes the work we do year-round possible. The reality is that 95% of our clients live at or below the poverty line, which makes accessing everything from vital care, job placement, mentorship by, people like Beth, or even celebrating the holidays with their family more difficult. That’s why we rely on the support of our donors.

Your gift to East House during this holiday season will empower more individuals in recovery to experience transformative change. Will you join me and make a difference today? Together, we can make Rochester a healthier place to live.

Sincerely,

Lindsay Gozzi-Theobald
East House President & CEO

Transforming Lives Together

By East House

Transforming Lives Together

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