We are Team D.E.T.E.R

We are here to encourage others and help each other recover from past trauma's, criminal histories, struggles with our mental wellness, substance abuse, lifestyles and thinking that lead us to our self-destructive behaviors. We have turned our MESS into a MESSAGE of Hope for others.

To provide an opportunity for individuals who struggle and suffer with mental wellness, substance use disorder and a criminal history succeed in Recovery, achieve Reconciliation with their family and enhance their Re-entry efforts with all the Resources necessary.

The vision for which this organization is erected to create, develop, enhance, facilitate and provide peer support, counseling, substance abuse programs, and resources that will assist individuals, and their family members move forward through Educational Development, Family Counseling, Alcohol/Drug Counseling, and Personal Growth & Development. The overall aim is to provide assistance necessary to improve their personal, social and economic status.

Our Programs at Deter

Forensic Peer Support Training

peer support specialist training(CPRS)

For DETER, Forensic peer support exists wherever people are experiencing and recovering from trauma, mental health challenges, addiction and incarceration Therefore, we are working to bring peer support to people who are incarcerated or reentering the community after incarceration.

While the majority of individuals that have justice system

While the majority of individuals that have justice system involvement have some type of mental health challenge, substance use challenge, or both, it is often the shared experience of a trauma.

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peer support specialist training(CPRS)

We offer a variety of programs and services to support mental health and substance use disorder. We train peers to be able to assist including support groups, and educational workshops.

Becoming a peer support specialist is a rewarding experience.

Remember, peer support specialists play a crucial role in transforming lives and promoting well-being.

Trauma Informed Care Training

Because setbacks are a natural part of life, resilience becomes a key component of recovery of a trauma. At DETER we understand that Hope, the belief that these challenges and conditions can be overcome, is the foundation of recovery. The process of recovery is highly personal and occurs via many pathways. Recovery is characterized by con

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family reconcilitation

Trauma Informed Care Training

In DETER the process of recovery is supported through relationships and social networks. This often involves family members who become the champions of their loved one’s recovery. Families of people in recovery may experience adversities that lead to increased family stress, guilt, shame, anger, fear, anxiety, loss, grief, and isolation. The concept of resilience in recovery is also vital for family members who need access to intentional supports that promote their health and well-being. The support of peers and friends is also crucial in engaging and supporting individuals in recovery.

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TRAININGS

Forensic Peer Support

DETER’s Forensic Peer Training program offers a 4 day intensive classroom training.(Virginia Certification Board 26 CEU's) We seek applicants with diverse experiences. People with mental health conditions who also have co-experiences such as a history of incarceration, homelessness, substance use, or military service for example, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Trauma Informed Care

“Trauma-Informed Care is a strengths-based service delivery that is grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma, that emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety for both providers and survivors, and that creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.”

Professional Ethics

DETER adheres to The NAADAC/NCC AP National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) Code of Ethics that outlines basic values and principles of peer recovery support practice. This Code serves as a guide for responsibility and ethical standards for NCC AP National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists.